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Kentucky in the Civil War DBQ

Why did Kentucky stay in the Union?

Why did Kentucky stay in the Union? Students weigh the governor's refusal, the neutrality resolution, Lincoln's 'whole game' letter, the end of neutrality, Perryville, and economic data to explain a border state's choice.

Grade 8Kentucky HistoryGoogle Slides3 class periodsComing soon

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What's included

  • Teacher presentation (13 slides) with speaker notes
  • Full DBQ packet (29 pages) with documents, organizers, writing task, rubric and answer key
  • Scaffolded version (16 pages)

The documents

  • The Governor's Refusal
  • The Neutrality Resolution
  • Lincoln's 'Whole Game' Letter
  • The End of Neutrality
  • The Battle of Perryville
  • Economic and Social Data

Good to know

Class time
3 class periods
Format
Editable Google Slides
Answer key
Included

Standards: KAS Grade 8: 8.C.KGO.1, 8.G.KGE.1, 8.H.CO.4, 8.H.KH.1, 8.I.Q, 8.I.UE, 8.I.CC