Original Prompt5.T5.1: Trace the state-by-state abolition of slavery in the Northern states in the 18th and 19th centuries and the expansion of slavery into western states; explain the effects of the 1808 law that banned the importation of slaves into the United States and explain how a robust slave trade nonetheless continued within the United States until the mid-19th century. 5.T5.2: Identify the major reasons for the Civil War (e.g., slavery, political and economic competition in Western territories, the e...
This learning resource focuses on the end of slavery in America, particularly how it unfolded in the Northern and Southern states, leading to the Civil War. It includes a learning goal to understand the regional differences in attitudes towards slavery, as well as success criteria that involve sorting facts into relevant categories. Students are guided to read fact cards and place them into columns for Northern States, Southern States, and the whole United States, which helps them grasp the complexities surrounding the abolitionist movement. Additionally, the resource highlights significant abolitionist figures like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, encouraging students to illustrate and write about their contributions. The document also includes partner sharing opportunities and a final reflection exercise to deepen understanding of the Civil War's causes linked to slavery.