Parent Guide > Bloody Kansas
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Bloody Kansas" by USHistory.org.
This informational text describes how the Kansas-Nebraska Act led to an outbreak of violence over slavery preceding the Civil War.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Morality, and Revenge & Betrayal as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "Is revenge ever justified?", and "Why do people do bad things?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Bloody Kansas" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- What did you learn about Revenge & Betrayal?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: