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The Process

1. First you will research the websites given to you at the end of these directions. This is when you will create a Venn Diagram. In this diagram you will have the factors for why the Union and the Confederacy went to war. You will need to include at least these four factors:

*Economic and Social Factors

*Political Factors

*Slavery

*Secession/Expansion

2. After your Venn Diagram is complete you will then choose a side to fight for based on the reasons you MOST agree with. You may actually agree with reasons from both sides, so choose wisely. Once you've picked a side to fight for you will write a 2-3 page report stating the side you will fight for and the reasons why you chose this side. Remember to include all four factors listed above. If you disagree with any of the factors on the side you have chosen you need to include this in your report as well along with reasons for disagreeing. Be creative with this, create a character for yourself, and have fun with this project!

http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761567354/Civil_War.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War

http://www.americancivilwar.com/kids_zone/causes.html

http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0813116.html

http://www.nps.gov/archive/gett/getteducation/bcast01/gcast-2.htm