Chapter 2.2 Crisis in the Union: 1860 to Fort Sumter
Focus Question: What trends in territorial expansion were taking shape in the United States by 1850?
Anchor Charts
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1) Bellringer
Write up your summary in the Bellringer part of your Section Packet or OneNote binder.
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2) Lecture and Cornell Notes
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PDF Version:
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3) Think - Pair - Share
Think: on your own, check your lecture notes and mentally work through the questions.
Pair: talk through the questions with your elbow partner. Share: be prepared to answer the questions in class.
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4) Section Movie
Crash Course Episodes
Watch the movie, then answer the questions in the Section Movie part of your Section Packet or OneNote binder. The questions that you answer are below:
Movie Title: THE CIVIL WAR, PART 1
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Crisis: 1860 to Fort Sumter
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Doodle Notes: Causes of War
Complete the graphic organizer for this section. Refer to the PPT to help you, but you should be able to complete it from your learning. Color the block text and graphics.
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Causes of War Snapshot
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Political Cartoon Analysis: The Political Quadrille
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Just for Fun:
Extension:
These are videos, websites, and activities that I believe are helpful in understanding and thinking critically about the content, or helpful in preparing for exams. Extension activities are voluntary, but recommended.
Watch the video and answer these multiple choice questions
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From the History Channel video, this segment documents the Civil War in the context of part of the American Identity. It demonstrates new technologies of war and their catastrophic effects. It will also chronicle some of the important events, such as Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" and Sherman's March. Use the Video Guide as you watch to get the main points of each segment. Complete each topic as well as the crossword puzzle on the second page.
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