sectionalism

1. Sectionalism
How should the issue of slavery
be addressed within the new
territories?

2. Do Now:
• Complete the ‘Practice’
questions on your notes.

3. Activity:
• In your groups of four,
conduct a galley walk to
determine the effect of
westward movement of
American settlers.

4. What are the effects of the
westward movement of
American settlers?
Are the effects more positive
or more negative?

6. Think Pair Share
How should the issue of slavery
be addressed within the new
territories/states?
Should new territories be added to the
Union as slave states or as free states?
Keep in mind that you must ensure you
keep all the United States happy

7. Task:
• Read Calhoun’s and Webster’s
positions on whether new territories
should be added into the Union as
slave or free states.
• Then, respond to either Calhoun or
Webster by writing a ‘Mock Tweet’