1. 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

2. 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

3. ‘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

4. ‘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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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
Using your battles handout, you will need to make notes on what happens during each of the battles.