Causes of the Civil War

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Objective

I can identify and explain the key causes of the Civil War, including slavery, states' rights, and economic differences.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What were the primary economic differences between the North and the South that contributed to the tensions leading to the Civil War?

2

Explain how the issue of slavery in new western territories heightened tensions between the North and South in the 1850s.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Explain how the issue of slavery contributed to the tensions between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. Provide specific examples from the video. Describe the role of economic differences between the North and South in escalating the conflict that led to the Civil War. Use details from the video to support your explanation.

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