1. Think about it… Quietly work on the review page on your desk. You have 5 minutes!!

2. Today’s Question: How did the Civil War begin?

3. Today’s agenda: 1.Takes notes and discuss Abraham Lincoln 2.Read quotes from Lincoln and discuss his opinion of slavery 3.5 minute break 4.Secession and Fort Sumter 5.Color Map

4. Who is Abraham Lincoln? Who was Abraham Lincoln?

6. Early life Abraham Lincoln was born in _______ in 1809. He came from humble surroundings. The family lived in a small ______ ______. Lincoln’s ______ taught him basic reading and writing skills. He later studied _______ and got involved in politics.

7. Artifact from Lincoln’s childhood: What do you think it is??

8. Election of 1860 In 1860 Lincoln was nominated by the ______ as their presidential candidate. He spoke out against the ______ of slavery, but made it clear that he did not want to abolish it. When he was elected, seven _______ states seceded from the Union.

9. The Election of 1860

10. Lincoln’s Quotes In groups: What does your quote say? What was Lincoln’s opinion of slavery?

11. Against slavery Sympathetic to slavery

12. “Let there be no compromise on the question of extending slavery.” --Abraham Lincoln What do you think is going to happen?

13. 5 minute break!

14. “Let there be no compromise on the question of extending slavery.” --Abraham Lincoln What do you think is going to happen?

15. Secession Secession: Following Lincoln’s election _______ southern states seceded and formed the ________ States of America. Lincoln and many ____________ believed that the United States was one nation that could not be divided. Most ___________ believed that states had freely joined the USA, and could freely leave.

18. Fort Sumter ________ forces attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, marking the beginning of the ______ ______.

20. Video Clip: How does Garrison react to the news of Fort Sumter?