Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  In your opinion, what is the most important right that we have as American citizens?  Briefly explain.  Review causes of the Civil War...Brain-pop.
2.  Civil War Battles - Quick Overview
3.  Quote Analysis:  Based on what you know about American History read the quote below and answer the following questions:

“I will say, then, that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in any way the social and political equality of the white and black races—that I am not, nor ever have been, in favor of making voters or jurors of Negroes, nor of qualifying them to hold office, nor to intermarry with white people….and I, as much as any other man, am in favor of having the superior position assigned to the white race.”             - 1858     

• Summarize:  What is this person saying about race in America?
• How would this person feel about secession and the Civil War that began just a few years later?
• Predict:  What kind of person do you think was responsible for the following quote?  You'll be shocked at the answer here...

HW - Use blog and packet to review for Review Quiz tomorrow.