Mary Shudy -- Civil War Resistance in Wisconsin (year 1)

Mary Study has created a lesson plan for high school students that explores the topic of freedom of Wisconsinites during the Civil War era, specifically focusing on draft riots and copperhead sentiments as a platform for inquiry and discovery. Instructional methods will include interpretation of various primary and secondary sources, reflective writing, class discussion, and informal debates. Students will explore cause-and-effect relationships, investigate causes of conflict, and compare and contrast various ideas.Students will participate in lively discussion, informal debate, analysis of primary documents, and reflective writing.

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