Revision Grid Recall one fact about the Trent Affair Recall one ‘case for’ Jefferson Davis Why did the Confederates Cotton embargo fail? What is a bond? How big was the Confederacy in km2? Define writ of Habeas Corpus Recall one ‘case against’ Lincoln Why did the Laird Rams crisis fizzle out? What was the impact of the Confederacy printing more money? 1 POINT Foreign relations 2 POINTS Geography and Economy 3 POINTS Politics and Military

Revision Grid Europe had bought a lot of cotton in 1859-1860 X lends the govt. money, on the grounds they will get that money (+ interest) back at a later date 2 million km2 The right to know why you have been arrested The British Government bought the rams Inflation 5000% 1 POINT Foreign relations 2 POINTS Geography and Economy 3 POINTS Politics and Military

‘The comparative strength of the two sides in 1861 meant that Union victory was inevitable’ Assess the validity of this view RECALL The different factors the Union and Confederacy faced going into the war EXPLAIN Whether each factor was positive or negative for the relevant side EVALUATE Whether Union victory was inevitable in 1861

‘The comparative strength of the two sides in 1861 meant that Union victory was inevitable’ Assess the validity of this view Introduction Define: what do key terms in the question mean in the context? Criteria: what standard are you going to use to judge? Judgement: What is your answer to the question? Main Body At least 3 ‘FOR’ paragraphs At least 3 ‘AGAINST’ paragraphs Conclusion Show that you understand why the question has been asked Reassert your judgement Use your EXPLAINATIONS to prove why you are correct On your tables, write down how to structure an A Level History essay P: Make clear the topic of your paragraph and how it links to the question. EV: Recall relevant, accurate and specific knowledge EX: Whether your criteria has been met L: What does this paragraph suggest the answer to your question is? RECALL The different factors the Union and Confederacy faced going into the war EXPLAIN Whether each factor was positive or negative for the relevant side EVALUATE Whether Union victory was inevitable in 1861

Use the diagram below to plan each element of your response ‘The comparative strength of the two sides in 1861 meant that Union victory was inevitable’ Assess the validity of this view Use the diagram below to plan each element of your response Introduction 1. Define: key words in their context 2. Criteria: What would need to happen for Union victory to be inevitable in 1861? 3. What is your answer to the question? Main Body 1. Write a list of the ‘FOR’ and ‘AGAINST’ paragraphs you are going to write about 2. Bullet point accurate and specific detail about each point 3. Check that you can link each topic to your criteria 4. Ensure that each paragraph links to your overall judgement Conclusion 1. Why is this question being asked? 2. Reassert your judgement 3. How have your explanations in each paragraph prove that this answer is correct? RECALL The different factors the Union and Confederacy faced going into the war EXPLAIN Whether each factor was positive or negative for the relevant side EVALUATE Whether Union victory was inevitable in 1861

Assess the validity of this view ‘The comparative strength of the two sides in 1861 meant that Union victory was inevitable’ Assess the validity of this view RECALL The different factors the Union and Confederacy faced going into the war EXPLAIN Whether each factor was positive or negative for the relevant side EVALUATE Whether Union victory was inevitable in 1861

Self Assessment Give yourself a level for each category. Write one www and one ebi for each category Give yourself an overall level

Flipped Learning July 1861 Dec 1862 BATTLES WHAT TO MENTION First Manassas/Bull Run Shiloh Peninsular Campaign Shenandoah Valley Seven Days Second Manassas Antietam Fredericksburg Generals involved No. of troops Who won Decisive factors that lead to success Importance/impact (eg. Missed opportunities, etc) TASK: You are going to create a timeline with battles that occurred from 1861-62. Using your battles handout, you will need to make notes on what happens during each of the battles.