Summary
A parody song on secession -- why Southern states left the Union after 1860 and how that started the Civil War. Sets up the war's causes clearly.
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Ages 9+
About the causes of the Civil War, including slavery -- preview first.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
A parody song on secession -- why Southern states left the Union after 1860 and how that started the Civil War.
- What does 'secede' mean?
- Why did Southern states decide to leave the Union?
- How did secession lead to war?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: secede, Union, Confederacy.
Try it: In one sentence, explain what secession means.