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concept 5.3 (The
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Period 5: 1844-1877

Key Concept 5.3

The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

APUSH Concept 5.3.I

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analyze content
from APUSH Key
concept 5.3 (The
War)
Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

Warm-up
Handout
1.

2.

Access your notes and the

internet
Complete the following four
sections:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Underlying Political Causes

Underlying Economic Causes
Underlying Social Causes
Immediate Cause

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concept 5.3 (The
War)

The New Curriculum

Key Concept 5.3

The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

Key Concept 5.3 The Union victory in the

Civil War and the contested reconstruction
of the South settled the issues of slavery
and secession, but left many questions
about the power of the federal government
and citizenship rights.

Big ideas:
Why did the North prevail in the Civil War?
What impacts did the 13-15 amendments have
on women and African Americans?
What were ways the South resisted the
amendments?

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Key Concept 5.3 I

Key Concept 5.3

The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

The Norths greater manpower and

industrial resources, its leadership, and
the decision for emancipation eventually
led to the Union military victory over the
Confederacy in the devastating Civil War.

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War)

Civil War: The Start

Key Concept 5.3

The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal

government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

The Civil War started with the Confederate

attack on Fort Sumter

Lincoln wanted to resupply the Federal

garrison with non-military implements
The South saw it differently, and
attacked

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Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

Key Concept 5.3 I

A. The North and South

dedicated their economies and
societies to fighting the war
Conscription (draft) instituted
in both
Opposition on the home front
persisted

In the North:
MD newspapers (shut down
by Lincoln), NYC Draft riots
Rich mans war, but a poor
mans fight.
In the South:
Many farmers refused to
fight, would not let slaves
fight

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concept 5.3 (The
War)
Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

Key Concept 5.3 I

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War)

Key Concept 5.3, I

Key Concept 5.3

The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

B) Evolvement of Lincolns
war goals:
Initially, the war was fought
to preserve the union
Emancipation Proclamation issued on 9/22/1862
Helped change the purpose
of the war
Kept European powers from
siding with the South
Many African Americans
enlisted in the Union Army

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Key Concept 5.3, I

Key Concept 5.3

The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

C) While the war raged on,

Lincoln sought to reunify the
country

Gettysburg Address referenced a new birth of

freedom - sought to ensure
all men truly are equal

The Gettysburg address:

Dedicated a National Cemetery

Reflected the ideals of equality,

freedom, and democracy
Made reference to the past,
present, and future of the
nation

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War)

Emancipation Proclamation

Key Concept 5.3

The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

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from APUSH Key
concept 5.3 (The
War)
Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

Key Concept 5.3 I

Cont.

D. Why did the Union

prevail, despite early
challenges?

Improved military leadership

Grant, Sherman, and total
war
Effective Strategies
Anaconda Plan
Key Victories Antietam led
to Emancipation Proclamation
Greater resources
industrialized north
Destruction of Souths
environment and
infrastructure Shermans
March to the Sea

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concept 5.3 (The
War)
Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

Key Concept 5.3 I

Cont.

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concept 5.3 (The
War)
Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

The Anaconda Plan

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concept 5.3 (The
War)
Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

Civil War Battles

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concept 5.3 (The
War)
Key Concept 5.3
The Union victory
in the Civil War &
the contested
Reconstruction of
the South settled
the issues of
slavery & secession,
but left unresolved
many questions
about the power of
the federal
government &
citizenship rights.
EQ: In what way
did the Civil War
both solve issues in
the U.S. and ignite
new problems at
the same time?
Given an exit card,

RR in 1860