Civil War Socratic

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What Caused the Civil War?  Was the Civil War inevitable?  An investigation and Socratic Seminar.  Work with a partner to explore the following historical interpretations and be prepared to discuss them in front of the whole class.  Include at least two thesis statements (primary source documents) for each of the 4 sections that help make or refute a particular point of view.

1. The Moral question of slavery:  Slave rebellions, the nature of slavery, The Fugitive Slave Law, Abolition Movement, Underground Railroad...
2. Constitutional Issues (e.g. states' rights):  Slavery clauses in the Constitution, Nullification Crisis, Dred Scott Decision...
3. Cultural Differences:  Market Revolution, reform movements, North v South, the rise of Sectionalism...
4. Political Blunders and Extremism:  Compromise of 1850, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Ostend Manifiestion, John Brown, Frederick Douglas, William Lloyd Garrison

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