This final session examines the election of 1860 and the secession crisis through the breakdown of consensus around the Declaration of Independence and its founding ideals. Through primary sources, participants will analyze how political conflict over liberty and equality culminated in disunion.

TAH’s online seminars bring social studies educators together each month on select Saturdays from 10:45 AM–12 PM ET for focused and content-rich discussions. Registrants receive a curated reading packet with primary source excerpts, access to a pre-seminar discussion board, and on-demand seminar recordings with additional source materials. For professional development, participants earn documented acknowledgement of their digital engagement.

The Election of 1860 & Secession