Unit+8+-+The+Civil+War+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc In this unit, we'll explore the events of the Civil War, but perhaps more importantly, discuss the impact and ramifications of the bloodiest war that has ever been fought on US soil. We'll examine many complex issues during this time such as Lincoln's controversial violations of civil liberties during the war, if the cost of the war justified the end results of the war, and the role of race and racism during this time. We will also look at how the war went from being a political crusade to a moral and ideological crusade and the impact that had on the course of events. Finally, we'll close with a look to the future and how the US now had to repair the damage done from these four years of bloodshed.

__Essential Questions__

 * Was the Civil War inevitable? Why or why not?
 * What role did race play in the course of the war and the consequences thereof?
 * How well did President Lincoln handle the crisis facing the nation? Was he justified in the actions that he took?
 * Did the benefits of the Civil War justify its immense costs? Why or why not?

__Class #1 - Is There Any Other Way? (Block B - Mon., Nov. 14th, Block F - Tues., Nov. 15th)__

 * NOTE: THIMUN Participants will be gone Tuesday-Friday of this week.**

1. Work on your extra credit DBQ. It is due on Friday, November 18!!!
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Discuss DBQ Issues 3. Role Play - Re-enacting the Congressional Debate - Is there any way to avoid war? 4. Work time on reading for next class.
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #2 - Overview of the War (Block B - Wed., Nov. 16th, Block F - Thurs., Nov. 17th)__

 * NOTE: THIMUN Participants will be gone Tuesday-Friday of this week.**

1. Read pg. 462-467, 469-72, 475-480, 487-492, 499-505, 507-509 in __American Pageant__. (Note: For an overview of what I want you to get out of this reading, please take a look at the Civil War Discussion Questions that we will be going through during class. 2. Keep plugging away at your NHD Project. It is due in early December!!! 3. Work on your extra credit DBQ - it is due on Friday at 8 am!!! (Midnight for those at THIMUN.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Guided Discussion of the Civil War (perhaps a Socratic Seminar???) 3. Explain the Civil War Meanings Activity (due during Class #4)
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - Impact of the Civil War (Block B - Fri., Nov. 18th, Block F - Mon., Nov. 21st)__

 * NOTE: THIMUN Participants will be gone for Friday's class in addition to those going on the Art/Human Anatomy Field Trip.**

1. Read Zinn, Chapter 9. 2. Read the Primary Source Packet, handed out in class. 3. Answer the following prompt in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: Did American social and ethnic minorities make significant gains as a result of the Civil War? Why or why not? (Responses should be uploaded to [|turnitin.com].)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Discuss Primary Documents (use APPARTS to analyze as you are reading) 3. What did the Civil War mean to Americans - Jigsaw Activity - Begin presenting if time
 * In-Class Activities**

__Class #4 - Now What??? (Block B - Mon., Nov. 21st, Block F - Tues., Nov. 22nd)__

 * NOTE: Habitat for Humanity participants will miss this class.**

1. Complete your Unit 8 Timeline 2. Review for your quiz.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Quiz 2. Finish Presentations 3. Discuss "Now What" and introduce the Reconstruction Project.
 * In-Class Activities**

__**Unit Resources**__
Unit 8 Timeline Terms