Events Leading Up to the Civil War

Introduction

Events Leading Up to the Civil War


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     The Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865.  Eleven states secede from the Union, forming the Confederate States of America (CSA).   One of the defining moments of US History, over 600,000 Americans died in what is still the deadliest war the United States has ever been in. 

     This war was caused by many underlying social, economic, and political factors.  What were some of the factors that helped push our country closer and closer to civil war?  Why were these factors such an important cause of the Civil War?   

Task

At the end of this Webquest, you will be able to:

  1. Complete the handout (you will need this to complete #2).
  2. Choose one of the projects from the project bank to complete. 

Process

  • The handout you will receive will take you through what you need to do and where you can find the information.  If you use your time wisely, doing the research to complete the handout should only take 60-90 minutes.  This will be a MAJOR grade, possibly multiplied twice in the grade book.  As it is not a test, you will not be able to re-do this for a better grade.

Evaluation

  • Each project will be graded based on:
      1. Completeness
      2. Correct Information
      3. Grammar and Mechanics
      4. Creativity
      5. On Time