Civil War
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the main causes of the Civil War, including slavery and states' rights.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Based on what you know about historical civil wars, what might be some of the underlying reasons for the conflict shown in the video, even though they aren't explicitly stated?
2. The video mentions "Western forces" from Texas and California. Could differences in laws or beliefs between these states and the rest of the country contribute to a civil war? Explain your reasoning.
3. Explain the concept of "states' rights" and how disagreements over states' rights have contributed to conflicts in the past.
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Educational Video
Civil War | Official Trailer HD | A24
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