A House Dividing: The Growing Crisis of Sectionalism in Antebellum America

Learners trace the development of sectionalism in the United States. They explore slavery, freedom and the Constitution. Students identify influential opponents and defenders of American slavery. They explain different solutions to the controversy over slavery.

Concepts

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freedom, slavery

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Additional Tags

freedom, slavery, social studies

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Resource Details

Grade

8th - 12th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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Resource Type

Lesson Plans

Audience

For Teacher Use

Duration

2 hrs

Instructional Strategy

Research

Usage Permissions

Creative Commons

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