Lesson 1: Southern Secession | Resource 1: Civil War Trigger Events Description & Quiz
Learning Objective 1: SBWAT write a 4-6 sentence paragraph explaining three causes of the Civil War, including a sentence arguing which cause(s) students find the most influential.
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Lesson 2: The Emancipation Proclamation | Resource 2: The Emancipation Proclamation Interactive Lesson
Learning Objective 2: SBWAT determine whether President Lincoln’s motives for signing the Emancipation Proclamation were selfish or selfless by writing a paragraph explaining which motive proved most influential.
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Lesson 3: The Gettysburg Address | Resource 3: Political Cartoon Examples of Presidents
Learning Objective 3: SBWAT formulate an opinion on how President Lincoln should be remembered for his contribution towards ending slavery by collaborating with groupmates to create a Civil War-era political cartoon that demonstrates either support or criticism for Lincoln.