Task 1: Outbreak of Civil War
In less than 350 words, you will research and explain how and why the Civil War began in 1861. Complete the write-up in Innovation Assessments.
Consider the following:
- Failure to maintain compromise/balance over slave and free states
- Election of 1860
- Articles of Secession by Southern States CHECK THIS OUT— MUST INCLUDE
- Economic and Political Differences within the Country
- The growth of abolition movement
Task 2: Battles of the Civil War
In Google Classroom, there is an assignment “Battles of the Civil War” that must be complete. It will give you a set of Civil War battles, and you will need to read/research on the Battle and fill out the graphic organizer for each.
The focus of this activity is on understanding the role these battles played in influencing the outcome of the war, and the post-war climate of the United States.
Best website for this task is https://www.battlefields.org/learn/civil-war