Unit 5, Flipped Classroom-Sectionalism and the Slavery Controversy in the Antebellum Period

Use the resources below to prepare for class.  Students are expected to bring notes on the materials to class in order to fuel class discussion and course activities.  Coming to class unprepared will severely limit a student's understanding of the topics.

Popular Sovereignty and Westward Expansion


The Kansas-Nebraska Act (not visible on Apple Products, instead use this link) and Bleeding Kansas
How was popular sovereignty fueled by personal greed? How did it fuel the flames of sectionalism? What effects of this act were so controversial?

• This was the best Bill presented to congress because it..."...[Removes] all past compromises with slavery and makes all future compromises impossible. Thus it puts freedom and slavery face to face and bids them to grapple. Who can doubt the result?" ~ Charles Sumner, Senator, Massachusetts.

The Sack of Lawrence - Brief reading (1 webpage)

The Pottawatomie Creek Massacre - Brief reading (1 webpage)

 The Brooks-Sumner Affair 1 - Brief reading (1 webpage)
The Brooks-Sumner Affair 2 - Brief reading (1 webpage)

The Dred Scott Decision Lesson (click this link if you're using an Apple product)

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates (Lesson overview, for Apple users)

Prior related blog posts: "November 15, 2010-Yale Lectures on this week's topics" - includes video

Enrichment - John Brown - Analysis

Consider the events involving John Brown from both Kansas and Harpers Ferry, VA. Then, please read the following reading, a letter written by Brown four days prior to his execution for treason. Then, consider the following question and comment: Was John Brown a hero and a martyr OR a madman? 


When commenting, you should provide your own personal insight, from readings, class, and comment on another person's response, tell whether you agree or disagree with that person, be sure to describe what about somebody else's previous comments do you agree/disagree with; base it on evidence.  Connect your responses to the content of chapter 19.


For more on John Brown's Raid, the following video was displayed at both the West Virginia and Virginia Historical Societies in 2009, the 150th anniversary of Brown's attempt to confiscate weapons from the arsenal in Harpers Ferry.

Flipped Classroom: Sectionalism and tension over Slavery

Use the resources below to prepare for class.  Students are expected to bring notes on the materials to class in order to fuel class discussion and course activities.  Coming to class unprepared will severely limit a student's understanding of the topics.

Popular Sovereignty and Westward Expansion


The Kansas-Nebraska Act and Bleeding Kansas
How was popular sovereignty fueled by personal greed? How did it fuel the flames of sectionalism? What effects of this act were so controversial?

• This was the best Bill presented to congress because it..."...[Removes] all past compromises with slavery and makes all future compromises impossible. Thus it puts freedom and slavery face to face and bids them to grapple. Who can doubt the result?" ~ Charles Sumner, Senator, Massachusetts.

The Sack of Lawrence - Brief reading (1 webpage)

The Pottawatomie Creek Massacre - Brief reading (1 webpage)

 The Brooks-Sumner Affair 1 - Brief reading (1 webpage)
The Brooks-Sumner Affair 2 - Brief reading (1 webpage)

The Dred Scott Decision Lesson

Prior related blog posts: "November 15, 2010-Yale Lectures on this week's topics" - includes video

Primary Analysis - John Brown - Unit 8 - Extra Credit

Consider the events involving John Brown from both Kansas and Harpers Ferry, VA. Then, please read the following reading, a letter written by Brown four days prior to his execution for treason. Then, consider the following question and comment: Was John Brown a hero and a martyr OR a madman? 


When commenting, you should provide your own personal insight, from readings, class, and comment on another person's response, tell whether you agree or disagree with that person, be sure to describe what about somebody else's previous comments do you agree/disagree with; base it on evidence.  Connect your responses to the content of chapter 19 (Chapter 20 in the 12th edition).


For more on John Brown's Raid, the following video was displayed at both the West Virginia and Virginia Historical Societies in 2009, the 150th anniversary of Brown's attempt to confiscate weapons from the arsenal in Harpers Ferry.

Unit 08 - Sectionalism & Tension - FLIPPED CLASSROOM

Use the resources below to prepare for class.  Students are expected to bring notes on the materials to class in order to fuel class discussion and course activities.  Coming to class unprepared will severely limit a student's understanding of the topics.

Popular Sovereignty and Westward Expansion


The Kansas-Nebraska Act and Bleeding Kansas
How was popular sovereignty fueled by personal greed? How did it fuel the flames of sectionalism? What effects of this act were so controversial?

• This was the best Bill presented to congress because it..."...[Removes] all past compromises with slavery and makes all future compromises impossible. Thus it puts freedom and slavery face to face and bids them to grapple. Who can doubt the result?" ~ Charles Sumner, Senator, Massachusetts.

The Sack of Lawrence - Brief reading (1 webpage)

The Pottawatomie Creek Massacre - Brief reading (1 webpage)

 The Brooks-Sumner Affair 1 - Brief reading (1 webpage)
The Brooks-Sumner Affair 2 - Brief reading (1 webpage)

The Dred Scott Decision Lesson

Prior related blog posts: "November 15, 2010-Yale Lectures on this week's topics" - includes video

Unit 10 - Civil War - Early War

Due to the unexpected early dismissal, the following flipped classroom resources should help students prepare for our next class.

• Mobilization for the Civil War
• The Union Blockade (Anaconda Plan)
• Lincoln and Civil Liberties
• Civil War Economy
• Antietam & the Emancipation Proclamation
• Key Battles of the Civil War

Chapter 20 Outlines are available here.

Flipped Classroom - Unit 9 - Sectional Tensions lead toward Disunion

Use the resources below to prepare for class.  Students are expected to bring notes on the materials to class in order to fuel class discussion and course activities.  Coming to class unprepared will severely limit a student's understanding of the topics.

Popular Sovereignty and Westward Expansion


The Kansas-Nebraska Act and Bleeding Kansas
How was popular sovereignty fueled by personal greed? How did it fuel the flames of sectionalism? What effects of this act were so controversial?

• This was the best Bill presented to congress because it..."...[Removes] all past compromises with slavery and makes all future compromises impossible. Thus it puts freedom and slavery face to face and bids them to grapple. Who can doubt the result?" ~ Charles Sumner, Senator, Massachusetts.

The Sack of Lawrence

The Pottawatomie Creek Massacre

 The Brooks-Sumner Affair 1
The Brooks-Sumner Affair 2

The Dred Scott Decision 1

The Dred Scott Decision 2

Prior related blog posts: "November 15, 2010-Yale Lectures on this week's topics" - includes video