Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Missouri Prior to the Civil War

Missouri Civil War

Historian and author T.J. Stiles talks about the rising tensions and circumstances in Missouri prior to the Civil War.

Description

Historian and author T.J. Stiles talks about the rising tensions and circumstances in Missouri prior to the Civil War.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • According to T.J. Stiles, describe the factors that contributed to the circumstances in Missouri during this time.
  • How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act impact Missouri?
  • Describe the pro-slavery mobilization and intimidation that was occurring in Missouri territory.

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Abolitionist
    • Boycott
    • Census
    • Free Soilers
    • Ideologue
    • Jesse James
    • Kansas - Nebraska Act
    • Missouri Compromise
    • Popular Sovereignty
    • Secession

    Topics

    State HistoryU.S. History

    Grades

    High School