Provide an engaging nonfiction book for Spanish-speaking students as they explore some of the causes of the Civil War. Students will examine the divisive events in the nineteenth century that led up to the war, including the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott decision, and more. Breathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents that offer significant clues on what life might have been like during this turbulent time in American history.
Causas de la guerra de Secesi n: un pa s dividido (Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided) book
Helps build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strandsSupports diverse learning needs, including various learning styles, below-level, above-level, and Spanish language learnersIncludes text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index to boost academic vocabulary and understandingChallenges students and extends their learning with an engaging "Your Turn " activityAligns with state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework to prepare students for college and career readinessDeepen students' understanding of the causes of the Civil War and bring history to life with Causas de la guerra de Secesi n: un pa s dividido book