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Explore the key events and concepts of the Civil War from multiple perspectives, including Fort Sumter, Border States, strengths and weaknesses, European powers, Lincoln v. Davis, and civil liberties.
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Let’s Talk Chapter 20 Discussion
The Plan • So here’s what we’re going to do for this chapter. I’m going to list the objectives in the titles of the slide (where “The Plan” is on this slide) • We’re going to talk about the concepts from multiple perspectives • I understand that you don’t need to have the chapter read until Thursday…but you should have your book and you’ve read some of this while doing yesterday’s activity • Plus, yesterday’s activity is involved. Let’s go…
Objective 1: Fort Sumter • Explain how the firing on Fort Sumter and Lincoln’s call for troops galvanized both sides for war • Northern Perspective on Fort Sumter: • Southern Perspective on Fort Sumter:
Objective 2: Border States • Describe the crucial early struggle for the Border States • Northern Perspective on Importance of Border States (especially Kentucky): • Southern Perspective on Importance of Border States:
Objective 3: Strengths and Weaknesses • Indicate the strengths and weaknesses of both sides as they went to war • Northern Strengths: • Northern Weaknesses: • Southern Strengths: • Southern Weaknesses:
Objective 4: European Powers • Describe the diplomatic struggle for the sympathies of the European Powers • Northern Perspective on Europe: • Southern Perspective on Europe:
Objective 5: Lincoln v. Davis • Compare Lincoln’s and Davis’s political leadership during the war • Northern (Lincoln’s) Perspective: • Southern (Davis’s) Perspective:
Objective 6: Civil Liberties • Describe the curtailment of civil liberties and the mobilization of military manpower during the war • Northern Perspective on civil liberties: • Southern Perspective on civil liberties: