Some Helpful Hints

A word to the wise (or confused):

1. I have a list of good "arguments" for both sides, if you are getting stuck finding them and I haven't helped you already. I will only help with this if you ask me to, so it's up to you.

2. Don't forget to use three sources for each argument. I will be checking to make sure you actually found the information in the sources you said you did (so don't write your argument and tack on three random web addresses).

3. These are some events that both sides should know about. If you're a rebuttal person, you should be learning about the topics/events from the opposition's list. If you need help figuring out HOW knowing about these things help your case, ask me; I am very willing to explain!

SLAVERY
Fugitive Slave Act
Bleeding Kansas
Abolitionist Movement
Uncle Tom's Cabin
John Brown's Raid @ Harpers Ferry

STATES' RIGHTS
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Nullification Crisis
Compromise of 1850
Election of 1860 / Lincoln-Douglas debates
Southern Secession and the Confederate States of America

Web Addresses for Research

Eighth Graders:

These are some websites I found that might be helpful in your research. You probably will have to go beyond these to find enough good information on your particular topic.


http://www.civil-war.net/

http://www.civilwarhome.com/statesrights.htm

http://www.civilwarhome.com/confederatecauses.htm

http://www.teacheroz.com/Civil_War_Causes.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_of_the_American_Civil_War

http://www.us-civilwar.com/

http://www.ket.org/civilwar/causes.html

http://americancivilwar.com/kids_zone/causes.html