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Causes of the American Civil War: Focus on Sectionalism

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes of the American Civil War, with a focus on sectionalism and its consequences. Students will analyze primary sources and historian views to understand how sectional differences contributed to the conflict.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Causes of Civil War
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Sectionalism
#Explain how sectionalism developed in the United States before the Civil War.
#Compare the economic and social differences between the North and South.
#Analyse the impact of sectional tensions on the outbreak of the Civil War.
#Outline the consequences of sectionalism for American society.

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Causes of the American Civil War: Focus on Sectionalism

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Understanding Sectionalism

Source A: Excerpt from a political speech, 1850s

'The North and South are drifting apart, each with its own interests, values, and way of life. These differences threaten to tear our nation apart.' Provenance: Speech by Senator John Doe, 1855.

1.
Outline what is meant by 'sectionalism' based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how sectionalism contributed to tensions between the North and South. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Economic and Social Differences

Source B: Chart comparing North and South

'The North's economy was based on industry and manufacturing, while the South relied on agriculture and slavery.' Provenance: Economic report, 1860.

1.
Compare the economies of the North and South as described in Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how these economic differences might have increased sectional tensions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Slavery and Its Role in Sectionalism

Source C: Excerpt from a Southern newspaper, 1860

'Slavery is a positive good that sustains our economy and way of life. Any attempt to abolish it threatens our very existence.' Provenance: Southern newspaper editorial.

1.
Explain the Southern view on slavery expressed in Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how differing attitudes towards slavery increased sectional tensions. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Consequences of Sectionalism

Source D: Political cartoon, 1860

'A divided nation, torn apart by regional loyalties and conflicting interests.' Provenance: Political cartoon published in a national magazine.

1.
Describe what the cartoon in Source D suggests about the state of the nation in 1860. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain the long-term impact of sectionalism on the outbreak of the Civil War. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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