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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
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Additional Tags
american civil war, james buchanan, howell cobb, confederacy, lewis cass, popular sovereignty, abraham lincoln, social studies
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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
Cons
  • None