Crash Course U.S. History: The Election of 1860

In this tutorial video, you'll take a whirlwind journey through the events that led up to the controversial Election of 1860. Abraham Lincoln's election, combined with growing tensions between the North and South, would ultimately lead to the secession of several Southern states and the beginning of the Civil War. Enjoy this "crash course" in U.S. history!
Resource ID#: 154843 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/c9bd54ba-b818-4f25-ba2e-28e1f199e4cb/the-election-of-1860-and-the-road-to-disunion-crash-course-us-history-18/

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 14 Minute(s)
Keywords: tutorial, U.S. History, Grade 11, Election of 1860, Lincoln, secession, Civil War, Union, North, South, Abraham Lincoln, John Brown, Dred Scott, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Stephen Douglas, Republican Party, Bleeding Kansas
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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