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What was it like to know the Civil War was coming? Using a graphic timeline activity and excerpts of speeches from Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis, learners consider the early days of the conflict. The resource includes prompts for discussion and writing activities.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the primary source excerpt and questions to analyze the tenor of the nation prior to the opening of the Civil War
- Create a visual timeline of events with the included activity to examine the early days of the conflict
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson is part of a chronological series
- Slavery is not mentioned as a cause of the war
Pros
- Resource involves writing, primary source analysis, and discussion to help build critical skills
- Lesson encourages pupils to hypothesize and support ideas
Cons
- PowerPoint does not include background information, and further research may be necessary to use it