Conflict Chain Answer Key

Students complete a cause-and-effect chain showing how slavery, court rulings, and public reaction connected to the start of the Civil War. Using a provided word bank, they fill in missing links and reflect on why peace became impossible. This exercise reinforces cause-and-effect reasoning and contextual understanding of prewar conflict.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Slavery and Civil War Causes

Civics – Effects of Judicial Decisions on Society

Critical Thinking – Cause-and-Effect Chain Reasoning

English Language Arts – Context Clue Application for Word Bank Activities

This worksheet is part of our Dred Scott Decision collection.