Investigate the multifaceted causes of the US Civil War, focusing on sectional tensions between the North and South.

Activities include:

Video Task: Students watch and critically analyse videos debunking myths about the war’s causes, focusing on slavery and states’ rights.

o Group Debate: Discussing how economic and social differences influenced the likelihood of conflict.

o Role Play: Simulating the 1860 election and southern states’ secession, exploring how these events escalated tensions.

o Timeline Activity: Mapping out the escalation from sectional disagreements to full-scale war.

The lesson provides insights into how deep-seated social, economic, and political differences can lead to national conflict and transformation.