USA History / Mr.Saindon
Monday, April 22
to
Friday, April 26
Essential Question
What events and/or decisions caused conflict within United States that to led to war?
Objective
a. The students will be able to explain a series of events that led to the Civil War.
Background
Tensions grew for many years before the first shots rang out at Fort Sumter, signaling the beginning of the Civil War. There was a clear division between the north and the south's perspectives of this young country. The Missouri Compromise, The Compromise of 1850, The Dred Scott Decision, John Brown's Raid, Uncle Toms Cabin, and the 1860's election did not occur in a matter of days of each other. These events spanned forty years. To people in the south, those long years of dissatisfaction intensified when Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860. This was a final straw that led to several southern states seceding from the Union.
Europe "Discovers" the
"New World"
Spain
England
France
Portugal
Interactive Notebook Chapter 2
Native Americans before European Colonization
Powerpoint: The Age of Exploration
Download Columbus Reading
Age of Exploration: The Spanish
Watch this thrilling Hollywood Blockbuster and Write 10 facts on a separate piece of paper. Pay special attention to the impact the Spanish had on the Native Americans. You will here what three professors (2 from U.C.Davis and 1 from New York University) have to say about Columbus.
Columbus on Trial..... What do you think?
Download and then copy or print this map activity. Follow the instructions on the map. You will need at least 6 different colored pencils or markers to complete this assignment.