Monday, September 14th

Advanced American History

After a brief review of the events of the 1850's, we discussed the election of 1860 and the subsequent secession of a number of southern states.  When reviewing the 1860 election, pay specific attention to the collapse of the national party system into a patchwork of regionalized groups.  This is a fundamental cause of Civil War.  Finally, understand how Linconln's decision to resupply Fort Sumter was the beginning of armed conflict between north and south.

American Studies

After a brief review of events from the 1850's, we examined the election of 1860.  Please read pages 72-78 in your text for an overview.  Also, you will be responsible for the creation of a political cartoon to reflect the events of that election or the months after that lead to Civil War.  If absent, please ask Mr. Brice for further clarification.

For contemporary examples of political cartoons on local and national issues, click HERE.


Assignment:  Political Cartoon based on text pgs. 72-78.