Abraham Lincoln, the Emancipation Proclamation, and Justice
Type:
Lesson PlanDescription:
In this lesson, students will learn about Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Students will specifically learn about how Lincoln's actions conform to the idea of justice and how they can apply this idea into actions in their own lives.
Subjects:
- Social Studies > Civics
- Social Studies > United States History
Education Levels:
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Keywords:
Limited Government, Rule of Law, Individual Responsibility Civil War, Justice, Slavery, Commander in Chief, Wartime Powers, Executive Power, President, Constitution Civil WarLanguage:
EnglishAccess Privileges:
Public - Available to anyoneLicense Deed:
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Evaluate social and political systems in different contexts, times, and places, that promote civic virtues and enact democratic principles.
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Explain how rules and laws change society and how people change rules and laws.
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Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
D2.His.4.9-12: College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards
Analyze complex and interacting factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras.
