Lesson
Secession and the Start of the Civil War
Guiding question
What were the underlying causes of the Civil War?
Why did some individuals chose to join the secession movement?
Founding Principles
Objectives
- Students will investigate the story of secession and the start of the Civil War
- Students will explore Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee’s decision to leave the Union
Materials
Student Resources:
- Secession and the Start of the Civil War Essay
- Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee on Leaving the Union, 1861 Primary Source
Scaffolding Note: There are two options for the essay portion of this lesson. Handout A is for higher level readers while Handout B is better suited for readers at a lower reading level.
Lesson Components
ActivityJefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee on Leaving the Union, 1861 Primary Source
Understand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.
EssaySecession and the Start of the Civil War Middle School Essay
Understand the reasons why some individuals chose to join the secession movement.
Lesson plan
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