1. The Union in Peril
Slavery becomes the dominant issue in U.S. politics, leading to the birth of new political parties, the election of Abraham Lincoln, and the secession of Southern states.
Dred Scott portrait
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2. The Divisive Politics of Slavery
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The Divisive Politics of Slavery
The issue of slavery dominates U.S. politics in the early 1850s.
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3. Journal WarmuP
IMAGINE: Intelligent free thinking and learning robots become common in the USA in the next 40 years Will it be MORALLY right to OWN them as property? And would they become slaves to us? Why or why not give 3 reasons? Guess: WHY have places HAD Slavery? How many civilizations or countries can you name that HAD slaves? Is Slavery still around today anywhere in the world?

4. The Divisive Politics of Slavery1
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The Divisive Politics of Slavery
Differences Between North and South
Industry and Immigration in the North
1850s North industrialized; makes large amount, variety of products
Large Railroad network carry raw materials east, manufactures and settlers west
- telegraph wires provide fast communication
Immigrants become industrial workers, fear expansion of slavery
South:
predominantly rural, mostly plantations and small farms
Economy relies on cash crops; manufacture under 10% of U.S. goods
Loss of slavery will change society, economy
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5. Fugitive Slaves and the Underground Railroad
The Fugitive Slave Act
• Fugitive Slave Act—part of Compromise of 1850, has very harsh terms
• Alleged fugitives denied jury trial, right to testify on own behalf
• Federal commissioners paid more for returning than freeing accused
• People convicted of helping a fugitive fined, imprisoned, or both
Resisting the Law
• Northerners send fugitives to Canada, some use force in rescues
• Personal liberty laws forbid prison for fugitives, grant jury trials
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6. Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
continued Fugitive Slaves and the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
• Underground Railroad—secret network of people who help slaves escape
• Harriet Tubman escapes from slavery, becomes conductor on 19 trips
• Fugitives go on foot at night, often no food, avoiding armed patrols
• Some fugitives stayed in North; others go on to Canada
Harriet Tubman VLA:
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Uncle Tom’s Cabin
• Abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin stirs protest
• Uncle Tom’s Cabin shows slavery as moral problem, not just political
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7. Slavery Dominates Politics
Dred Scott Decision
• Dred Scott, slave who had lived in free areas sues for freedom
• 1857, Chief Justice Roger B. Taney hands down decision
- slaves do not have rights of citizens
- no claim to freedom, suit begun in slave state
- Congress cannot forbid slavery in territories
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8. Lincoln debates, Election and Southern Seccession Warmup Journal:
1. What are some (2to4) ways you can potentially win an argument and gain friends to your “ side”…WITHOUT resorting to violence…..
2. Did you ever want to QUIT some team or group you were a part of? What Made you want to quit?
Or What makes people want to “give up” or Quit something in general? (2to 3 explained guesses)…More equal more credit

9. Section 2 Chapter 10:
Lincoln Douglas Debates, Lincoln’s Election of 1860, & The South leaves US….

10. Lincoln-Douglas Debates 1858
Lincoln Challenges Douglas
1858, Republican Abraham Lincoln runs for Douglas’s Senate seat
Because Lincoln unknown, challenges Douglas to 7 debates
Douglas: slavery backward, not immoral; Lincoln: slavery immoral
Douglas thinks popular sovereignty will undo slavery
Lincoln thinks legislation needed to stop spread of slavery
Both men distort other’s views, make them seem extreme
Douglas wins seat
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continued Lincoln-Douglas Debates
The Freeport Doctrine
Lincoln: how to form free states if territories must allow slavery
Douglas’s Freeport Doctrine—elect leaders who do not enforce slavery
Douglas wins seat; doctrine worsens regional split between Democrats
Lincoln’s attacks on “vast moral evil” of slavery draw attention
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12. Passions Ignite Harpers Ferry John Brown’s Hanging
Abolitionist John Brown plans to start a slave uprising, needs weapons
1859, leads band to federal arsenal in Harpers Ferry to get arms
U.S. Marines put down rebellion, capture Brown
John Brown’s Hanging
Brown is hanged for high treason, December 1859
Many Northerners admire Brown; Southerners fear future uprisings ARM THEIR Militias Well!
Brown warns of Nation drenched in “blood”
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13. Lincoln Is Elected President
The Election of 1860
* Republicans put Abraham Lincoln on Ballot due to debate performance vs Democrat candidate Douglas in 1858
Democrats split over slavery
Lincoln wins with less than half of popular vote
- gets no Southern electoral votes
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14. Southern Secession South Carolina and 6 other states secede:
- want complete independence from federal control
- fear end to their way of life
- want to preserve slave labor system
Feb Confederacy or Confederate States of America forms
Confederacy permits slavery, recognizes each state’s sovereignty
Former senator Jefferson Davis unanimously elected president
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15. VLAS: John Brown’s Raid:
Election of 1860:
Wrap Up: Whip Around Review of 1 FACT Learned …. With World Ball passing… Number of facts said by student sequal amount TAKEN off Required Weekend Review ……No repeats!

16. Chapter 10 Review….
Based on the BALL review….
Look Up 30( -Fun Facts said )… ON Abe Lincoln these can be his QUOTES or life events….
Number your LIST to the required number….and write each fact about Lincoln down…
Include a URL….
Counts as an ICR grade…

17. Wrap Up Creative Arts Activity
Using the Notes we just took….
Draw 2 IMAGES that illustrate some person Or Event We learned about today….
DON’T Use ANY Words on your Images
YOU Will share them on the LUMENS Device OR you can volunteer to QUICKLY sketch it on the White Board and have students GUESS it……