Causes of the Civil War
4th GradeSocial Studies36 min
aligned to Tci History Alive
Learning Objective
I can describe one cause of the Civil War.
Lesson Flow
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American Civil War | 3 Minute History
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Before the Civil War, some states in the North had stopped allowing slavery, but states in the South wanted to keep it.
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Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860, and soon after, some states left the United States to form their own country called the Confederacy.
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The Civil War started when soldiers in South Carolina attacked Fort Sumter in 1861.
Practice
6 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name one thing that caused the Civil War.”
Teacher Guide
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