Today we are going to start the Civil War. As we have realized, the topic of slavery has brought the country's arguing to a fever pitch. The South is on the verge of leaving the country, and the North is on the verge of letting them go. One man will become the catalyst, the thing that starts the secession (leaving a group), and the one man that knows were MUST be brought back together. That man...is Abraham Lincoln.
Directions:
1. Skip the educanon link
2. Watch the three videos. Each video has a question after it. You don't need to submit an answer, but DO take a second to think about how you would answer the question.
3. Complete the directions after the videos
What are Lincoln's thoughts about slavery?
Was Lincoln a genius regarding how he dealt with the South before the war, or was he a moron about it? Explain your answer.
What is the war really about?
Directions: You must now create something to show the causes of the war, and who you feel is at fault for the war starting. If you are struggling with what the the causes of the war are, feel free to peruse this link: https://sites.google.com/a/new-hampton.k12.ia.us/rude-7th-grade/unit-7/compromises-abound
You could pretend you are the host of a show like Maury (you know, talk show), and episode is titled: Civil War, Who Caused It. You're at the final segment and you have to announce to the audience who started it and why they are fighting.
You could create a poster and chant that you would use at a protest.
You could write a "letter to the editor" of a major newspaper explaining how you feel.
You could do something creative on your own that shows your opinion on the matter.
You and a partner may work together.