July 27

There is a lot of material to cover regarding The Civil War. Please click on the link above to get more information about the battle between the North and South.

Please read the hand out about Abraham Lincoln and view the videos below. 

http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln/videos

http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham-lincoln/videos/lincoln-an-american-icon?m=528e394da93ae&s=undefined&f=1&free=false

http://www.shmoop.com/video/abraham-lincoln

Homework: 

Write 3 paragraphs/reasons to the following writing prompt:

Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery in his personal life but was willing to allow it if it kept the union intact. DO you believe that he was a good leader or pandered to voters to get re-elected? EXPLAIN. 

Also, please become familiar with the multiple choice questions regarding the Civil War by clicking onto the hyperlink below.

Additional Resources and Study Aids for the Regents:

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/question.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=2g&QNum=1&Wrong=0

Explanations to the questions:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/questions.cfm?Course=USHG&TopicCode=2g

Review DBQ testing taking strategies:
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/ushisgov/examoverview/dbq.htm

PARENTS/ GUARDIANS: If you have any 
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comment on the bottom of this page. I will 
reply as soon as possible. I look forward to your 
comments. Also, feel free to call the school. 
Ask for Mr. Shepard/Ms. Yip. 



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