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__Unit Overview__
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 - Overview of the Civil War (Tuesday, November 20th)__
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 FRQ Self-Reflection - this is due on Friday!!!
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Guided Discussion of the Civil War (perhaps a Socratic Seminar???) 3. Work time on FRQ Reflections and reading packet for next class.
 * In-Class Activities: **

__Class #2 - Impact of the War (Block D - Wednesday, November 21st, Block - Thursday, November 22nd)__
1. Read Zinn, Chapter 9. 2. Read the Primary Source Packet, handed out in class.
 * 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
 * In-Class Activities **

__Class #3 - Now What? (Block D - Friday, November 23rd, Block F - Monday, November 26th)__
1. Complete your Unit 8 Timeline 2. Review for your quiz. 3. Your FRQ Self Reflection is due on FRIDAY at 8 am!!!
 * Prior to class, you should: **

1. Reading Quiz - POSTPONED BY ONE CLASS 2. Discuss "Now What" and introduce the Reconstruction Project.
 * In-Class Activities **

__Unit Resources__
Unit 8 Timeline Terms



Civil War Review Quiz #1 Civil War Review Quiz #2