Today in class we will be analyzing our Unit 4 Documents and then talking about the Missouri Compromise! The Missouri Compromise is an important topic for a major issue in 19th century America, slavery. It is important that you invest the time to understand the complexities of this topic and how controversial it was in the era. Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:
- Analyze primary source documents of 3 focus groups in U.S. History and examine CCOT
- Discuss the context of the Missouri Compromise
- Analyze primary source documents to better understand the impacts of the Missouri Compromise
Agenda:
- Quick HIPP Unit 4
- Warm-Up #2
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Prompt: SlaveryWhy do you think that the founders never addressed the issue of slavery? What are factors associated with ending the institution of slavery?
- Discuss Missouri Compromise
- Document Activity: Missouri Compromise
- Map
- 3 Primary Sources
- Closure #1
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Prompt: Missouri CompromiseWhy is the Missouri Compromise only a temporary solution to the expansion of slavery? Was this intentional?
Homework:
- Chapter 9 Quiz Block 2