Day 7 - TXCW: Start of the US Civil War 7.5 A

What do you already know about the U.S. Civil War?
¿Qué sabes ya sobre la Guerra Civil de Estados Unidos?

Why do you think some states wanted to leave the United States?

¿Por qué crees que algunos estados querían salir de Estados Unidos?

Turn & Talk with a partner for 1-2 minutes and answer the following Questions.

Gire y Hable con un compañero durante 1 o 2 minutos y responda las siguientes preguntas.

Multiple Select

What were the key reasons for the Civil War?

• Expansion of slavery

• States' rights

• Economic differences

• Cultural conflicts

Multiple Choice

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Attack on Fort Sumter

• Election of Abraham Lincoln

• Texas' secession

• Compromise of 1850

Multiple Choice

Who opposed Texas' secession?

• Sam Houston

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

Guided Partner Reading Questions

1. Why does Sam Houston oppose Texas’ secession?

2. What warnings does Houston give about going to war?

3. How does Houston feel about Texas’ history and future?

4. Why do you think Houston refuses to take the Confederate oath?

5. If you were a Texan in 1861, would you agree or disagree with Houston? Why?

Open Ended

Explain why Texas seceded from the Union and analyze the different viewpoints of Texans during this time.

In your response, include at least two reasons for secession, one attempt to prevent war, and explain the role of Sam Houston.