In April 1861 the United States of America went to war against each other. The war will last four long, heart-wrenching years and cost the lives of more than 600,000 Americans. The reasons for the war have been debated by historians and citizens forever. During this quest, your task will be to determine what was the main cause of the Civil War.
- Failure of Political Compromises?
- North and South difference in Economies?
- Issue of Slavery?
SSUSH9: The student will identify key events, issues, and individuals relating to the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War.
a.Explain the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the failure of popular sovereignty, Dred Scott case, and John Brown's Raid.
f. Explain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the North, and the South through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output.
a.Explain the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the failure of popular sovereignty, Dred Scott case, and John Brown's Raid.
f. Explain the importance of the growing economic disparity between the North, and the South through an examination of population, functioning railroads, and industrial output.