Focus: Study of the secession of the Southern states, attempts at compromise to avoid war, and creation of US and Confederate governments
Unit Length: Approx. 2 weeks
Grade Level: Juniors/Seniors
Student Outcomes:
1. analyze the election of 1860 and its meaning.
2. understand the attempts and failures of compromise to avoid war.
3. show the development of each president's cabinet and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Lectures:
Party Nominations & Election of 1860
Meaning of the Election of 1860 & Reaction
Crittenden Compromise
Other Attempts at Compromise & Formation of Confederate Government
Election of Davis and Stephens & formation of Confederate Cabinet
Formation of Lincoln Cabinet & Administration
Problems faced by Lincoln and Davis
Fort Sumter
Handouts:
Confederate Cabinet
Lincoln Cabinet
Video: Ken Burns: The Civil War
"Secessionitis"
"4:30 A.M., April 12, 1861"
Assessment:
Participation
Test
Unit Length: Approx. 2 weeks
Grade Level: Juniors/Seniors
Student Outcomes:
1. analyze the election of 1860 and its meaning.
2. understand the attempts and failures of compromise to avoid war.
3. show the development of each president's cabinet and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Lectures:
Party Nominations & Election of 1860
Meaning of the Election of 1860 & Reaction
Crittenden Compromise
Other Attempts at Compromise & Formation of Confederate Government
Election of Davis and Stephens & formation of Confederate Cabinet
Formation of Lincoln Cabinet & Administration
Problems faced by Lincoln and Davis
Fort Sumter
Handouts:
Confederate Cabinet
Lincoln Cabinet
Video: Ken Burns: The Civil War
"Secessionitis"
"4:30 A.M., April 12, 1861"
Assessment:
Participation
Test