A Divided Nation
Lesson plan with 4 Lessons
A divided nation
In these lessons the student will understand how the industrial revolution, increasing immigration, the rapid expansion of slavery, and the westward movement changed the lives of Americans and led toward regional tension
Lesson 1: The Antebellum era
In this lesson the students will learn about the differences between the regions in the United States. Differences that, eventually, will lead to the American Civil War (1861-1865).Subjects:Industry in the NorthAgriculture in the SouthPlantational systemCotton GinSlaveryUnderground RailroadGrowing tensions between the regions
LESSON 2: Prelude to the war
In this lesson the students will learn about the (direct) causes that of the American Civil War (1861-1865).Subjects:Missouri CompromiseCompromise of 1850Kansas-Nebreska ActBleeding KansasElection of 1860
