Instructions: Today's lesson will be asynchronous due to the widespread power outages in our area. I recorded a video lecture with the Civil War Powerpoint, but unfortunately I was unable to upload the video to the blog. The video lecture is in CTLS though, so I'd recommend using that video if you can (in the 10/29/20 Session). If you can't access CTLS for some reason, just listen to the audio of the lecture, attached below, to help you complete your Civil War Timeline Notes that we began on Tuesday. After you've finished your notes, complete the Civil War Quzizz linked below. Since class has been cancelled for Friday, 10/30/20, please complete this assignment by Sunday night. The quiz will close at 11:45 pm on Sunday, November 1st.
After viewing/listening to the Civil War - Part 2 lecture and completing your Civil War Timeline notes, please complete the Quizizz below. The quiz also includes questions about the causes of the Civil War, so your notes on those events might be useful as well. Good luck!
https://quizizz.com/join?gc=37963880 Read the summary of the Battle of Gettysburg attached below. After you've finished reading, complete the Gettysburg Address activity. Read the original text of the speech and then translate it into your words. Upload your translation to CTLS by the end of the day.
Classwork: Analyze the original text of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and translate into your own words. Submit your completed translation on CTLS.
Classwork: Read the attached document below, Strengths and Weaknesses of the Union and Confederacy. Type your answers to the questions on a separate Word document and upload them to Turnitin.com by the end of the class period. Your answers must be in complete sentences in order to receive credit.
Classwork/Homework: Using the readings and videos on my blog, Road to Civil War Videos ,complete your Causes of the Civil War Graphic Organizer that we have been working through in class. Once completed, upload a copy or a photo/s of the last two pages of your completed organizer to CTLS. YOU DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THE SECTIONS ON THE CRITTENDEN COMPROMISE AND SECESSION. This must be uploaded by the end of the day.
Today we will begin our discussion of the forces and events that led the Civil War (1861-1865).
1.) Watch the video on the cotton gin, the resurgence of slavery in the American South, and the growth of the abolitionist movement in the 19th century (linked below). As you watch, answer the questions attached below. Upload your completed questions to CTLS by the end of 10/13/20. The African-Americans, Episode 2: The Age of Slavery (you only need to watch 12:45 - 42:00) 2.) Go to the page of my blog titled "19th Century Reform Movements": 19th Century Reform Movements Using the resources found on the page linked above, answer the questions on the worksheet attached below. Be sure to read the summary of each reform movement before analyzing the documents on the blog and answering the questions. Submit your completed assignment on CTLS by the end of the day.
For homework, read Chapter 10 of your textbook, The American Yawp: www.americanyawp.com/text/10-religion-and-reform/
After our lesson on Andrew Jackson, complete the reading on Andrew Jackson's presidency (pages 4-8) and take notes. After completing the reading, take the Quizizz, linked below, for a quiz grade. Your Quizizz Name should be your first name and last initial. You will have a 1 minute time limit per question:
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Homework: For homework, read the the summary of Andrew Jackson's presidency attached below. As you read, take notes. You will have a timed quiz over this reading at the beginning of class tomorrow, notes could be useful... The quiz will focus on the following topics:
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