Big ?: Did the Civil War create a more perfect union? I CAN: explain how slavery in the 1800’s lead to the Civil War. AGENDA: - Watch “America Divided” Video Clip (4 min) Partner Activity: Slavery Graphic Organizer
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DIRECTIONS: In partners, please complete the graphic organizer. At the very bottom is a list of RESOURCES in your textbook that will help you complete this activity. Be as DETAILED as possible this sheet will serve as a future study tool! (your notes for today)
How did slavery in the 1800’s lead the nation to civil war?
Turn to page 172 in your textbook and compare the 2 pictures. Then answer this question: In what ways was life different for people living in these 2 sections of the country?
Big ?: Did the Civil War create a more perfect union? I CAN: Compare/Contrast life in the North and South during the mid-1800’s. Agenda: -Cornell Notes: Worlds of N vs. S -Finish yesterday’s Slavery W.S. ***I am collecting the Slavery W.S. at the end of the class period: 8 pts
Definition: The differences between life in the Northern and Southern U.S. during the pre-civil war era.
Strong economy based on manufacturing and trade Advanced roads/transportation Anti-Slavery
Relied on Agriculture Large plantations worked by slaves Economy based on producing cotton Pro-Slavery
Collect at end of class 8 pts
Please describe 3 key differences between life in the North and South.