Evaluating Short- and Long-Term Causes of the Civil War
Use multiple sources (letters, news clippings, political cartoons, etc.) to evaluate the causes of the Civil War.
Duration
3-4 hours
Lesson Type
Traditional Lesson
Essential Question
What were the primary short- and long-term causes of the Civil War?
Grade(s):
- 11
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Chromebooks for exploration of source documents.
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
T-chart to record sources for short- and long-term causes
Lesson Progression
- Use Chromebooks to research sources to identify causes for the Civil War.
- Record each source on T-chart - column determined by whether the source identifies a short- or long-term cause.
- Compile findings in a two-paragraph summary.
Standards
- USHC-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how regional and ideological differences led to the Civil War and an understanding of the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on democracy in America.
Assessments
Two-paragraph summary