Is the Union Binding Mock Trial
From: EDSITEment!
Grade Level: HS, (College)
Remote Ready: With Modifications
Time: 2-3 Class Periods
Length of Reading: Pages
Mock Trial. 3 groups: Unionists, Secessionists, and Judges. Question: "Is the Union of American States Permanent and Binding, or Does a State Have the Right to Secede?" Each side reads its own docs and fills in the worksheets. Docs include Lincoln's first inaugural address and South Carolina's secession doc, like the aforementioned lesson. But this lesson includes a couple more docs and worksheets to keep everyone's thoughts organized. Judges read both side's docs.
More Information:
Grade Level:
HS, (College): This lesson is meant for high school students; however we think it would be well suited for college students too
This Activity Involves:
Primary Source: This activity utilizes primary sources.
Group Work: This activity calls for working in pairs or groups or having a group discussion.
Gates, Jas. , Publisher. Civil War envelope showing Patriot labeled "Secured" holding the Constitution and Zouave soldier labeled "Defended," with message "The Union forever". [Cincinnati: Jas. Gates Pub] Photograph. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/2013648212/>.
