Causes of the Civil War
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 15 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the main causes of the Civil War.
Warm-Up Video
TED-Ed · 4:43
Debunking the myth of the Lost Cause: A lie embedded in American history - Karen L. Cox
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Between 1860 and 1861, 11 Southern states seceded from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America in response to the growing movement to abolish slavery.
- 2
The Cornerstone of the new Confederate government was white supremacy, and the Confederate Vice President, Alexander Stephens, declared that slavery and subordination to whites was the 'natural and normal condition' for Black people.
- 3
The organization, United Daughters of the Confederacy, played a key role in passing Lost Cause ideas to future generations by monitoring textbooks to minimize the horrors of slavery and erecting Confederate monuments.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What were the main reasons that Confederate leaders gave for seceding from the United States?”
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