The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858
Students will examine the transcripts of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates and create a platform for each candidate in the 1858 Senate race.

Lincoln Goes to War
This lesson plan explores the decision-making process that precipitated the Civil War, focusing on deliberations within the Lincoln administration that led to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter in April 1861.

Election of 1860
In this creative lesson plan, students use video technology to create imaginary political commercials for the election of 1860. After gaining necessary background information through videos, discussion questions, and internet research, students design, script, and film their own political commercial for the campaign of either Douglas or Lincoln. Students work in teams, identify their target audience and strategy, and use storyboard techniques to create effective political advertising
 

Alabama Virtual Library

Best of History Websites

History Timelines (Alternatime)

Digital History Using new technologies to enhance teaching and research

History Matters  Designed for high school teachers of U.S. history courses. A gateway for web resources and other useful materials for teaching U.S. history.

National Archives Digital Classroom

American Memory Primary source material from the collection of the Library of Congress.

Graphic Organizers

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