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AP Test Prep

Economics of the North and South Before the Civil War

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How did economic issues lead to war? Viewers watch an AP review video to examine one of the main causes of the American Civil War, the Tariff of Abominations. They examine the issues concerning the economies of the North and South prior to the war. This is the fourth installment of a nine-part series.

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Concepts

causes of the civil war, civil war, the united states civil war, the reconstruction era, slavery, tariffs

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

Have students create questions they have about the topic beforehand and see if the video answers them
Split class into two groups to debate the economic situations in the North and South prior to the Civil War

Classroom Considerations

Be sure everyone has Internet access at home if assigning as homework

This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

Excellent video serves as a review or preview of the economic causes of the Civil War
Video provides opportunities for audio and visual learners

Cons

Does not include any materials to assist with the video or lesson

Common Core

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