Directions: While watching the introduction videos, keep the following focus questions in mind. Typing out a response to each question is not required, but active participation in our discussion is expected.Video 1: Causes of the Civil WarVideo 2: Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe?NPR Interview: American Dirt author, Jeanine CumminsThis activity sets the stage to cover texts during the pre Civil War era. A key for the questions pertaining to the first video is included in the preview as a screenshot.