1. Adding Fuel to the Fire Events that led to the American Civil War

2. Something to ponder... What would make... – a loss of a pet worse? – losing your wallet worse? – a break up worse? – a bad hair day worse? – a power outage worse? – running late worse? Be prepared to share one example above.

3. Events to Keep in Mind First African slave to come to America(1619). First state to secede (leave the Union): South Carolina (Dec. 20, 1860). American Civil War: April 12, 1861- May 9, 1865. 13 th Amendment – Abolition of Slavery (Dec. 6, 1865). 14 th Amendment – Right of Citizenship (July 9, 1868). 15 th Amendment – Right to Vote for Citizens (Feb. 3, 1870).

4. Events that “fueled the fire” of Slavery The Missouri Compromise (1820) The Compromise of 1850 The Fugitive Slave Act (1850) Uncle Tomʻs Cabin(1852) The Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) The Dred Scott Decision (1857)

5. Task for the Day In a group of 2-3 students: – Choose an event that “fueled the fire” of slavery. – Summarize the event. – Who did it benefit? Why? explain. – Why did this cause problems to the issue of slavery? Explain. Put answer onto a Google Doc. Share with Mr. Nakata.