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.

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