Day 7 - TXCW: Start of the US Civil War 7.5 A
Presentation
•
Social Studies
•
7th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
MITCHELL WILLIAMS
Used 4+ times
FREE Resource
8 Slides • 4 Questions
1
2
¿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.
3
4
Multiple Select
What were the key reasons for the Civil War?
Expansion of slavery
States' rights
Economic differences
Cultural conflicts
5
6
Multiple Choice
What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?
Attack on Fort Sumter
Election of Abraham Lincoln
Texas' secession
Compromise of 1850
7
8
Multiple Choice
Who opposed Texas' secession?
Sam Houston
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
9
Guided Partner Reading Questions
Why does Sam Houston oppose Texas’ secession?
What warnings does Houston give about going to war?
How does Houston feel about Texas’ history and future?
Why do you think Houston refuses to take the Confederate oath?
If you were a Texan in 1861, would you agree or disagree with Houston? Why?
10
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.
11
12
Show answer
Auto Play
Slide 1 / 12
SLIDE
Similar Resources on Wayground
9 questions
The Road to Revolution I
Presentation
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Chapter 5 Lesson 2 (Part One)
Presentation
•
7th Grade
9 questions
Political Unrest Part 2
Presentation
•
7th Grade
13 questions
Beginnings of the Mongol Empire
Presentation
•
7th Grade
9 questions
Treaty of Paris
Presentation
•
7th Grade
10 questions
Mansa Musa
Presentation
•
6th Grade
8 questions
Causes of World War I
Presentation
•
6th Grade
11 questions
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Presentation
•
6th - 8th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Safety Day 2026 – Student Review
Quiz
•
9th Grade
21 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Parts of Speech
Quiz
•
5th Grade
16 questions
Subject & Predicate
Quiz
•
5th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
12 questions
Map Skills
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
22 questions
Continents and Oceans
Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Rounding Decimals
Quiz
•
5th Grade
Discover more resources for Social Studies
19 questions
Foundations of America
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Exploring the Age of Exploration: Key Events and Figures
Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
15 questions
Middle Ages of the Middle East Vocab List (CFA #2)
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
13 Colonies: Comparing Regions
Quiz
•
7th Grade
26 questions
SW Asia History
Quiz
•
7th Grade
16 questions
Causes of the Texas Revolution
Quiz
•
7th Grade
14 questions
Types of Government Overview (SW Asia)
Presentation
•
7th Grade
8 questions
DLT 1: Citizen Participations
Quiz
•
7th Grade