Lesson 15- Civil War

Civil War Week 

This week, we begin our study of one of the most defining conflicts in American history: the Civil War. As we explore the war, we’ll focus on how geography, climate, and resources shaped the causes, course, and outcomes of the war. Our essential question is: How do geography, climate, and resources affect the way people live and work?

Throughout the week our focus will be the following:

1. We will look into the differences between the North and the South before the war.  

2. Key political events that caused the Civil War.

3. We'll analyze the advantages and disadvantages each side had at the beginning of the war, helping us understand why the North ultimately won.

4. Major turning points like the Emancipation Proclamation and the Battle of Gettysburg, and how these moments changed the war's purpose and momentum. 

5. Key battles of the War

6. Finally, we’ll examine the three Civil War Amendments

By the end of the week, you should be able to say:
“I can analyze how resources influence population movement and settlements throughout United States History.”

Wisconsin State Standards

SS.Inq3.c.m   Analyze the extent to which evidence supports or does not support a claim, and if it does not, adjust claim appropriately.

SS.Hist4.a.m Explain how the historical context (situation) influences a primary or secondary source.

SS.Hist4.c.m Explain the significance of the intended purpose of a specific primary or secondary source.\