10/5/18

Today we finished our discussion on the Mexican American War. We then introduced our Road to Civil War analytical timeline. (details below) Students may format this however they wish as long as there is a clear distinction between the Context, Evidence, and Analysis portions of each event (I recommend color coding of some type). Students in the past have completed their project in actual timeline format, in outline format, flashcards and booklets.  I have provided some guidance below on how to differentiate between context, evidence and analysis.

Assignment

You are going to create an in analytical timeline with the following entries. All of these events/ideas occur/emerge as the United States is being pulled toward civil war. Each entry must fully explain background CONTEXT on the event, what the event was with specific EVIDENCE details, CRITICAL ANALYSIS of immediate and long-term significance. These three components must be clearly organized. These must be HAND WRITTEN (unless otherwise directed).

Wilmot Proviso                                                                                                     Dred Scott vs. Sandford

Compromise of 1850 (Be sure to include ALL aspects)                                      Lincoln-Douglas Debates

Personal Liberty Laws                                                                                          Raiding of Harper’s Ferry

Uncle Tom's Cabin                                                                                               Hanging of John Brown

Kansas-Nebraska Act                                                                                           The Election of 1860

Emergence of Republican Party                                                                         Secession of South Carolina          Sack of Lawrence & "Bleeding Kansas"                                             Rise of the Confederate States of America

DUE TUESDAY, 10/9                                                                                        DUE FRIDAY, 10/12

Context: What happened before? Why did this event take place?

Evidence: Facts. Details. What is it? Who was involved?

Analysis: Impact. Reactions. Immediate consequences. Long term consequences.