U.S. History Unit 6 –
A Divided Nation

The Our History in the United States course is designed for your middle or high school student, and it covers OUR history in the United States from ancient times to present day. Unit 6 covers the fracturing of the country that led to Civil War, and the Reconstruction period afterwards. A Divided Nation shows how the economics and politics of slavery led to the Civil War, not the morality of slavery. It also highlights the hopeful and enterprising spirit of African Americans after the end of enslavement. This unit includes comprehension and thinking questions, writing prompts and a supplemental section that includes a math assignment (percentages). It encourages the student to make connections between the past and the present and shows that our rebellious spirit is being awakened again today. A high school supplement is included to add additional assignments and rigor for your high school level students as well as writing aids to help students with their writing assignments. (100 pgs including answer key)