Lesson 8: A House Divided Discussion and Quiz
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will read chapter 13: A House Divided in "Give me Liberty" and complete 10 pages of notes.
They will participate in a classroom discussion of this chapter and complete a quiz on the key terms.
What were the major factors contributing to U.S. territorial expanision in the 1840s?
Why did the expanision of slavery become the most divisive political issue in teh 1840s and 1850s?
What combination of issues and events fueled the creation of the Republican Party in the 1850s?
What enabled Lincoln to emerge as president from the divisive party politics of the 1850s?
What were the final steps on the road to secession?
Tejanos
Antonia Lopez de Santa Anna
the Texas Revolt
Mexican War
Gadsden Purchase
gold rush
Commodore Matthew Perry
Wilmot Proviso
Free Soil Party
Compromise of 1850
Fugitive Slave Act
popular sovereignty
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Know-Nothing Party
the Slave Power
"Bleeding Kansas"
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Lincoln-Douglas debates
Harpers Ferry, Virginia
Fort Sumter
HS.SS.3A - 3A. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
HS.SS.3B - 3B. Analyze how historical contexts and enduring themes shaped and continue to shape people’s perspectives.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the the cause for divisiona and eventual Civil War through discussion.
Students will demostrate knowledge of key terms through a vocabulary quiz.
Students will be given a note taking outline
Teacher will discuss concepts with class.
Students will take a quiz on key terms and submit notes.