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Road to Civil War Worksheet

Author

Kendre

Subject

History

Prompt used to create this resource

Create a 5th grade worksheet (front and back) focusing on the resource attached. Focus on key events and causes of the Civil War. Make it mostly multiple choice or matching. Add a passage with the answers to the questions on a 4th grade reading level. The following is a summary of a document named ba334d2a-114d-460d-8b45-6e3f25a0f237%2Fuser_uploads%2F41X6_zbdN9jMXMpARI_9R?alt=media&token=c0baa898-86c2-4841-99c4-44efbe139f77: The document details the escalating tensions over slavery in the Uni...

Description

This resource is designed to teach students about the key events, compromises, and causes that led to the American Civil War. It explores the division between the North and South in the mid-1800s, emphasizing the role of slavery in these tensions. The document covers significant historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas, as well as major compromises such as the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850. Through engaging activities, students will explore pivotal debates, legislative actions, and the societal impacts of these historical developments as they analyze the escalating conflicts that ultimately resulted in war.

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