Causes of the Civil War
Learning Objective
I can identify key events that led to the Civil War and explain their significance.
Lesson Flow
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What Caused the Civil War
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7 questions β’ Short answer
Exit Ticket
βIdentify one key event that contributed to the tensions leading to the Civil War and explain its significance in the context of the North-South divide. Describe the role of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 as a key event leading to the Civil War. Explain why many Southern states viewed this event as significant. β
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