Unit+7+-+The+Crisis+of+the+Union+10-11

This unit is going to examine the primary events that took place which led to the Civil War. We'll look at not only political actions, but the actions of individuals who contributed to the abolition. We'll also review the conditions that caused two separate societies in the North and South. We'll also briefly look at how African-Americans developed their own distinct culture while enslaved in the South and the role that they played in working toward abolition.

This unit will be a little bit different in that I will be giving two quizzes, rather than one. They will each be just ten questions long. (The reason I am doing this is because there are four chapters to be read and I feel that it would be more fair to assess you in this way instead.)

Class #1 - Manifest Destiny and African-American Culture (October 28 - Block D, October 29 - Block F) 1. Skim Chapter 16 (I'll list the objectives for this chapter, but I will not write a full-blown study guide for this chapter) 2. Read and take notes on Chapter 17 (using the study guide would be a great idea!) 3. Work on your timeline for Unit 7
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A - We will go through the various territorial expansions that took place during this time period 2. Presidents Video - Tyler and Polk 3. Debate morality of slavery
 * In-class activities:**

Class #2 - The Sectional Struggle (November 1 - Block D, November 2 - Block F) 1. Prepare for a quiz on Chapters 16 and 17 2. Read Chapter 18 and work on your timeline for this chapter 3. Answer the following prompt in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "Evaluate the effectiveness in political compromise in reducing sectional tensions in the years preceding the Civil War." Please turn in one copy to [|Turnitin.com] and bring one copy to class.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Quiz - Chapters 16 & 17 2. Reading Q & A - Chapter 18 3. Lecture - The Sectional Divide and its Impact 4. Writer's Workshop: More Thesis Writing...
 * In-class activities:**

Class #3 - The Slave Debate (November 3rd) 1. Read the John Brown primary documents (handed out during the previous class)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Review the debate between abolitionists and supporters of slavery 2. Discuss the legacy of John Brown - was he justified? 3. Primary document analysis - packet handed out in class 4. Slave debate!
 * In-class Activities**

Class #4 - Drifting Toward Disunion (November 5) - Note - SEOMUN people are gone today 1. Read Chapter 19 and take notes 2. Work on your timeline for Unit 7
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Finish lecture from Class #2 3. Evaluate both Lincoln and Douglas' plans for the Union as argued in the Election of 1860. 4. Debate - Was the Civil War inevitable?
 * In-class activities:**

Class #5 - Quiz and Writer's Workshop (Block D - November 8, Block F - November 9) 1. Complete your timeline for Unit 7 and have it ready to turn in. 2. Review for your quiz.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Brief review before quiz 2. Quiz - Chapters 18 and 19 3. DBQ Writer's Workshop
 * In-class activities:**

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