Unit 1: The American Civil War 1861-1865

Monday August 26th • Big ?: Did the Civil War create a more

perfect union?

• I CAN: explain how slavery in the 1800’s lead to the Civil War.

• AGENDA: - Watch “America Divided” Video Clip (4 min)

• Partner Activity: Slavery Graphic Organizer

Video Clip 4 min• http://

www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/videos#america-divided

• Discuss

Partner Activity (20 min) • DIRECTIONS: In partners, please complete the

graphic organizer. At the very bottom is a list of RESOURCES in your textbook that will help you complete this activity.

• Be as DETAILED as possible this sheet will serve as a future study tool! (your notes for today)

Exit Question

• How did slavery in the 1800’s lead the nation to civil war?

Bell-Ringer

• Turn to page 172 in your textbook and compare the 2 pictures. Then answer this question: In what ways was life different for people living in these 2 sections of the country?

Tuesday August 27th

• Big ?: Did the Civil War create a more perfect union?

• I CAN: Compare/Contrast life in the North and South during the mid-1800’s.

• Agenda: -Cornell Notes: Worlds of N vs. S• -Finish yesterday’s Slavery W.S. • ***I am collecting the Slavery W.S. at

the end of the class period: 8 pts

Sectionalism

• Definition: The differences between life in the Northern and Southern U.S. during the pre-civil war era.

Life in the North

• Strong economy based on manufacturing and trade

• Advanced roads/transportation • Anti-Slavery

Life in the South

• Relied on Agriculture Large plantations worked by slaves

• Economy based on producing cotton• Pro-Slavery

Finish Yesterday’s Slavery W.S.

• Collect at end of class 8 pts

Exit Question

• Please describe 3 key differences between life in the North and South.