Engage your US History students with this content-rich Civil War lesson plan, focusing on underlying causes that ignited the American Civil War. This lesson highlights themes like sectionalism, westward expansion, and the Missouri Compromise, helping students understand the critical events and issues that divided the Northern and Southern states.
Perfect for students in grades 6-12, this downloadable .zip file is full of no-prep resources and serves as an excellent introduction to any Civil War unit and is ideal for any teacher, substitute plans, or virtual learning. Designed for a standard 45-50 minute period, it’s also flexible enough to expand into two sessions for deeper exploration.
- Lesson Includes (all in a .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation: Full presentation titled “Causes of the Civil War”, with clear visuals and key discussion points to guide instruction.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): One-page fill-in-the-blank notes for active engagement.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Completed answer key for seamless lesson delivery.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz pre-formatted for assessment, review, or exit slip use.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes correct answers for quick grading.
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- Topics Covered:
- Sectionalism: Contrasts between Northern and Southern states
- Abolitionism: The growing movement to end slavery
- The Slavery Question: Debates over slavery in new territories
- Balance of Power: Tensions over state vs. federal authority
- Westward Expansion: How it escalated the sectional crisis
- Missouri Compromise of 1820: Its role in delaying conflict
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- Slides/Pages: 23 slides, 4 pages
. - Why Teachers Love This Resource:
- No-prep and content-rich - an unbeatable combination!
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience level.
- Substitute-friendly—includes everything needed for no-prep lessons.
- Excellent for virtual classes—works seamlessly in digital formats.
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- 51 & Usage Statement:
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