12th Grade Rising Tensions Lessons

Analyze the pivotal factors that led to the American Civil War, emphasizing economic disparities and political tensions. Gain insights into the causes of sectional conflict and the events that triggered the secession of Southern states.

Explore the key legislative actions and compromises that sought to balance power between free and slave states during America's westward expansion. Understand the development of sectionalism and assess the impact of these legislative measures on U.S. history.

Investigate the complexities of slavery and sectionalism during the American Revolutionary War, highlighting key historical figures and events. Gain insight into the roles African Americans played in pivotal battles and the societal implications of these contributions on American society. Enhance understanding of historical narratives and develop critical analysis skills.

Explore the fundamentals of story plots focusing on structural components such as exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Gain understanding of how plot drives storytelling to enhance comprehension of narrative development and improve literary analysis skills.

Examine the pivotal events and legislative actions that escalated tensions between the North and South in the lead-up to the American Civil War. Study key compromises and notable court decisions, developing a comprehensive understanding of historical events that highlight the causes and motivations behind significant national conflicts. Enhance analytical skills through a detailed investigation of the period's complex socio-political landscape.

Explore the interaction between periodic functions and coordinate geometry to understand oscillations, circular motion, and graph interpretation. Develop skills in modeling real-world phenomena using periodic functions and comprehend coordinate transformations relevant to circular motion.

Examine the Mexican-American War with a focus on the impact of sectionalism, the resulting territorial acquisitions, and the ensuing debates over slavery. Develop an understanding of the regional effects, changes in territorial boundaries, and the socio-political dynamics of the era, gaining insights into the complexities and challenges of this significant period in history.

Investigate the crucial importance of studying history through aspects of immigration and slavery. Engage with profound questions about past errors and their influence on today's world. Gain an understanding of historical patterns, evaluate links between historical and current events, and analyze the socio-economic factors that have molded societies over time.