12.1 – Warmup and Introduction
What do you already know about the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction?
Thinking Ahead:
Slavery Images
Examine and respond to two images about slavery. What do you see in these images? What do you feel about them?
Families working in cotton fields, 1858 [Credit]
Shackles used on slave ships [Credit]
1. What do these images tell you about slavery and human suffering (painful feelings)?
2. How do you think slavery was used to benefit states’ economies?
Big Questions
In this chapter, we explore events during and after the war between the northern and southern U.S. states. Be ready to review vocabulary words that are related to this topic, discuss your experiences and what you learned about the United States Civil War.
After completing Module 12, you will be able to answer the following questions:
Question #1: What are some causes of civil wars around the globe?
Question #2: How do individuals, communities, and governments help heal the country after a civil war?
Question #3: Is the U.S. still fighting its civil war?
Before we begin, let’s look at our Historical Timeline:
Vocabulary Preview:
Open the Module 12 Vocabulary Notes and complete the worksheet during class.
