Causes of the Civil War: Timeline

Project
During this project you will work in groups of 2 or 3 to create a
timeline demonstrating the causes of civil war.
Project Requirements:
Events on your timeline must include the following:
- Summarize each event
- Explain the significance/impact
- Full descriptions should have a minimum of five sentences!
Examples of what to include in a good summary
Who does the event involve? Why did the event take place?
What took place in the event?How did this event impact history?
Where did the event take place?
Picture for each event. Pictures must relate to the event.
(You do not need website links for images in your project)
Primary Resource:
Remember a primary resource is an original document. Primary
Resources demonstrate historical evidence. Your textbook, notes,
history channel most websites are NOT primary resources.
You need to include the link from the primary resource and describe it.
Example: Google Missouri Compromise primary resource
Then click on the first link
Missouri Compromise: Primary Documents of American History
(This website is not a primary resource)
Then read through the website and and click on the links to each
primary resource. You only need to pick ONE to add to your project

Causes of the Civil War REQUIRED Topics (You need to find exact dates)
Missouri Compromise

Dred Scott Case

Wilmot Proviso
Compromise of 1850
Fugitive Slave Act
Uncle Toms Cabin

Lincoln Douglas Debate

John Browns Raid
Lincolns Election of 1860
Southern Secession

Kansas Nebraska Act/ Bleeding

Kansas
Project Options

TimeToast - Timeline
creator

StoryBoardThat Creating cartoons

Go to
www.storyboardthat.com and
create an account using your
RCS gmail
Check out this user friendly tutorial
for understanding the program.
StoryBoardThat Tutorial

Timetoast.com is FREE and simple

to use. www.timetoast.com
Watch TimeToast tutorial to learn how
to use the program
TimeToast Tutorial
Important Reminders
To collaborate, have each person sign
on the same account. Do not use your
RCS account password. Then when
you click refresh each group member
will be able to see each other's work.
Saving and Sharing

Important Reminders
Create one account together. Then
you will need to create two
separate storyboards. Each will
need 6 boxes.
Sharing the project
After creating your storyboard,
SAVE to your account. Then click
download image and your
cartoon will be sent to your email.
Make sure you include both
storyboards.

Stay in Edit mode while

creating/editing
To save and share, change status to
Public Copy URL or click embed
and highlight and copy Direct Link

Google Slides Presentation

Use google slides to create a timeline of events
demonstrating all requirements.
Good refresher on google slides
Click here: how to get started
Click here: Inserting images and video
PowToons Video Clip
Use your knowledge of creating a Powtoon Video
clip from when we studied the Constitution to

demonstrate your timeline.

How to use Powtoon Video
Example - Declaration of Independence
Example - George Washingtons Precedents
REAL PAPER Timeline!!
Use the timeline template in class.
You will still need to meet all
requirements including drawing or
printing images of each topic.
Other???? If you have another idea, let me know! Make sure you get
approval!