1. I CAN analyze and assess causes of the U.S. Civil War Michael Quiñones, NBCT www.socialstudiesguy.com

2. Macro Concepts Conflict-Issues, problems that can lead to fighting without compromise. Power-Authority and laws created to control citizens. Leadership-The act of setting an example for people to follow. Resources-Items or people that can be used for good purpose. Micro Concepts States’ rights-Belief that states have the power control their own affairs by passing laws. Nationalism-Extreme and sometimes irrational pride or love in your country. Sectionalism-Devotion to a region [South, North, etc.] that can lead to conflict in loyalty. Secession-Separating and breaking away from a main group. Union-A group or organization united by common interests and/or territory.

3. Choice Assignment: Pick one of the following and complete. Write a one page diary entry as a Northerner reacting to President Lincoln’s election as president in 1860 [you might feel some hope or satisfaction in this entry]. Write a one page diary entry as a Northerner reacting to President Lincoln’s election as president in 1860 [you might feel some hope or satisfaction in this entry]. Write a one page diary entry as President Lincoln after being elected as President in 1860 [you might have some hope or happiness in this entry]. Write a one page diary entry as President Lincoln after being elected as President in 1860 [you might have some hope or happiness in this entry]. Make an anti-Lincoln poster or advertisement as southerner after his election in 1860 [you might have some anger or resentment in this entry]. Make an anti-Lincoln poster or advertisement as southerner after his election in 1860 [you might have some anger or resentment in this entry]. Make a pro-Confederacy advertisement or poster after secession in 1861 [you might have some hope or happiness in this entry]. Make a pro-Confederacy advertisement or poster after secession in 1861 [you might have some hope or happiness in this entry].

4. Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom’s Cabin  Harriet Stowe was raised by one of the most well known New England ministerial families [most of the men were preachers] who were also abolitionists.  Stowe, after hearing about the horrors connected to the Fugitive Slave Act, authored one of the most tragic American novels ever written [sold over 300,000 copies in 1852] called Uncle Tom’s Cabin.  Her story about the murder of a slave at the hands of his master was one of the leading events toward ending slavery.  Southerners were outraged at how they were portrayed and Northerners were outraged at the horrors of the slave system.

5. John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry John Brown was an abolitionist originally from Connecticut [North]. John Brown was an abolitionist originally from Connecticut [North]. He absolutely hated slavery and fought several times to abolish it [including in Bleeding Kansas]. He absolutely hated slavery and fought several times to abolish it [including in Bleeding Kansas]. In 1859 he decided to attack a militia fort that had weapons with 20 other men [including blacks] at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia. In 1859 he decided to attack a militia fort that had weapons with 20 other men [including blacks] at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia. His force was defeated by nearly 100 U.S. Marines. He was captured and put on trial for treason. His force was defeated by nearly 100 U.S. Marines. He was captured and put on trial for treason. He was found guilty and hanged. He was found guilty and hanged. John Wilkes Booth witnessed the execution and was so angry he vowed revenge against the North. John Wilkes Booth witnessed the execution and was so angry he vowed revenge against the North.

6. The Election of 1860 The United States had been under a lot of stress for at least 10 years over the slavery issue. The United States had been under a lot of stress for at least 10 years over the slavery issue. The Wilmot Proviso, Bleeding Kansas, Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Harper’s Ferry Raid were just a few issues that concerned citizens. The Wilmot Proviso, Bleeding Kansas, Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Harper’s Ferry Raid were just a few issues that concerned citizens. Abraham Lincoln a republican from Illinois was elected the 16 th president of the United States. He soon after signed and authorized the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in 1862. Abraham Lincoln a republican from Illinois was elected the 16 th president of the United States. He soon after signed and authorized the Emancipation Proclamation freeing slaves in 1862.

7. President Lincoln reaches out to the South In his inauguration speech on March 4, 1861 the president said the North and South “must not be enemies…and break our bonds of affection.” In his inauguration speech on March 4, 1861 the president said the North and South “must not be enemies…and break our bonds of affection.” Before Ft. Sumter and its troops could be re-supplied by a Union warship the U.S. commander major Robert Anderson [outgunned and outmanned] surrendered after 33 constant hours of canon fire. Before Ft. Sumter and its troops could be re-supplied by a Union warship the U.S. commander major Robert Anderson [outgunned and outmanned] surrendered after 33 constant hours of canon fire.

8. Secession, Fort Sumter and the Confederacy Southern states were extremely angry with Lincoln’s proposals to end slavery. Southern states were extremely angry with Lincoln’s proposals to end slavery. Seven states led by South Carolina decided to secede [get away from] from the United States. After Ft. Sumter 4 more states joined the rebellion. Seven states led by South Carolina decided to secede [get away from] from the United States. After Ft. Sumter 4 more states joined the rebellion. South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina formed the Confederate States of America. South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina formed the Confederate States of America. April 12-14 Ft. Sumter is attacked and overwhelmed. The Confederacy had seized all U.S. property aside from Fort Sumter in South Carolina. Northerners were horrified with Southern acts of aggression and tried to compromise but all efforts failed. The fighting began at Ft. Sumter was started by the Confederacy.

9. The Confederacy and Jefferson Davis Southern states that had not yet seceded wanted to compromise and seek peace with the Union. Southern states that had not yet seceded wanted to compromise and seek peace with the Union. All compromises failed because either some slavery would persist or no slavery would be permitted. All compromises failed because either some slavery would persist or no slavery would be permitted. In February of 1861 an independent new nation was created by 7 former Southern states who were later joined by 4 more. In February of 1861 an independent new nation was created by 7 former Southern states who were later joined by 4 more. The Confederate States of America [C.S.A.] was created. The Confederate States of America [C.S.A.] was created. Jefferson Davis [former U.S. senator] was elected President of the Confederacy. Jefferson Davis [former U.S. senator] was elected President of the Confederacy.

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