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Causes of the American Civil War Instructional VideoCauses of the American Civil War Instructional Video
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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4:24
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Causes of the American Civil War

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What caused the American Civil War? Who were the major figures during this time? Focusing specifically on slavery and the attack on Fort Sumter, this resource provides a quick overview of some of the conflicts faced at this time.

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Concepts

the confederacy, the united states civil war, abraham lincoln, united states presidents, popular sovereignty

Additional Tags

american civil war, james buchanan, howell cobb, confederacy, lewis cass, popular sovereignty, abraham lincoln, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners review the facts before coming to class to discuss what they have learned

Pros

  • A great intro to a Civil War unit

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  • None

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