Discusses the political atmoshpere before the Civil War and issues that contributed to the start of the war between the States. Each group participant should answer 3 questions. Students will answer the questions on a sheet of paper and turn them in to the teacher the next day. Questions are worth 5 points a piece. TEKS information available at www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter113/ch113b.html#113.24