United States Studies to 1865
“Mistress Columbia, Who Has Been Taking a Nap, Suddenly Wakes Up and Calls Her Noisy Scholars to Order” Political Cartoon published in Harper’s Weekly on 16 January, 1860. Image obtained from loc.gov
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the causes, the course, and the effects of the American Civil War.
Enduring Understanding
Regional economic interests led to social and political differences that seemed insurmountable by 1860. To understand why the United States was forced to settle sectional differences through civil war, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators: