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Antebellum Reform Unit PlanAntebellum Reform Unit Plan
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Annenberg Foundation
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6th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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2 hrs
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Antebellum Reform

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Scholars investigate the Antebellum period in the United States in an engaging lesson. Groups analyze technological, religious, economic, and social changes occurring during the time period prior to the Civil War. Using their new knowledge, they present the reasoning behind the reforms and the issues impacting the nation at that time. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

antebellum america, slavery, sojourner truth, causes of the civil war

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign members of each group to leverage the strengths of each student
  • Brainstorm current social changes in America and what forces are driving those changes

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson includes overhead projector and transparencies; adjust for today's technology accordingly
  • The eighth lesson of a 22-part series

Pros

  • Resource provides printable worksheets and materials for classroom use
  • Lesson includes teacher answer keys for activities 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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