Unit 7 Learning Targets
- I can explain how sectionalism, slavery, and states’ rights contributed to the Civil War.
- I can explain the events that divided the United States and led to the Civil War.
- I can explain how important Congressmen contributed to sectionalism, slavery, and states’ rights prior to the Civil War.
- I can compare how freed blacks and slaves were treated in society prior to the Civil War.
- I can explain the evolution of American political parties from 1848 - 1876.
- I can explain the significance of the years 1861-1865.
- I can explain significant events of the Civil War.
- I can explain the contributions of significant individuals on the Civil War and Reconstruction.
- I can compare and contrast the viewpoints of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis on liberty, equality, union, and government from selected documents.
- I can describe the importance of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” on American culture.
- I can explain the problems facing the U.S. during Reconstruction.
- I can describe the plans proposed by the government for Reconstruction.
- I can evaluate how Congressional legislation impacted the South during Reconstruction.
- I can describe the impact the Reconstruction Amendments had on the U.S.
- I can identify the effects specific legislation had on expansion into the West.