On the Edge of Civil War - March 10-11, 2009

Agenda:
1. Go over "The Crisis Turns Violent"
We began by reviewing the homework from last time. You can find the answers to these questions on pages 364-369 in the textbook.

2. Journal - "Find This!" (pg 55)
Answer the following questions in complete sentences in your INB:
- How did African-Americans in the North gain access to education? (pg 269 in text)
- What was Nat Turner famous for? (274 in text)
- How did California's admission to the Union affect the balance of power in the Senate? (362 in text)
- What was the main message of Senator Daniel Webster's speech in 1850? (358 in text)

3. On the Edge of Civil War (pg 56)
This was a PowerPoint presentation where we learned about the final four major events leading up to the Civil War: the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858, John Brown, the Election of 1860, and the Bombing of Fort Sumter. Get the notes from Mr. Ippolito or from a fellow student if you were absent.

The benchmark exam is coming (3/16-17)! Next class: benchmark review!

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