2. Bell ringer Explain how the Civil War started. Why did Americans choose sides and fight one another?

3. The Civil War Begins Confederates fire on Fort Sumter The Confederacy challenge Lincoln shortly after his inauguration In 1861, Confederate forces’ shelling of Fort Sumter ignites the Civil War Virginia’s secession is a terrible loss to the Union

4. The Civil War Begins Americans Expect a Short War North plans split the South along the Mississippi River, and capture Richmond, VA South plans to fend off invasion South wins the first battle of the war (Bull Run) Battle of Shiloh shapes future strategies and course of the war

5. The Civil War Begins The War for Capitals McClellan’s cautiousness hampers the North’s plan to capture Richmond Lee invades Maryland and poses a threat to the Union capital Both sides suffer heavy casualties at Antietam

6. Classwork Review Section Assessments 1 and 2 Complete “The Civil War Begins”, pg. 45 in your workbook for your notes

7. Home Work Complete “The States Choose Sides” Historical Essay topic(who, what, where, when, why, how) Due next Monday