About this Quest This webquest is designed to help the learner identify key events that led to the Civil War. The learners will work in groups of four to design a newspaper that reports on different events. Also the students are required to look at the events from opposing perspectives. Quest Author Troy Mach is a jr. high English and social studies teacher at Humphrey Public School in Humphrey, NE. This webquest was created as part of a grant provided to teachers throughout the state. Related Nebraska State Academic Standards 8.4

Introduction

The time period between the 1840’s and 1860 saw many radical events that all led to the same effect: the Civil War. What an exciting time it must have been for the newspaper reporters of the day. Many of the headlines during that era have gone on to become major parts of history books.

To truly understand the Civil War, and to truly understand the United States of America, people need to know the causes of the war and the events that led to it. Facilitating such an understanding was the duty of the reporters during that era. It is now your duty.

The Nebraska WebQuest Technology Literacy Grant:
A cooperative effort coordinated by Educational Service Units (7, 16, & 18) and featuring the efforts of teachers from 15 school districts throughout the state. This series of WebQuests is topically aligned to Nebraska state standards for middle level social studies.

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