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Welcome to 1862! The American Civil War is raging, and Emperor Napoleon III is pacing his palace, wondering whether France should step in or sit this one out. Luckily, he has you. In this immersive simulation, students take on the role of strategic advisors analyzing the population, industry, and transportation networks of the Union and Confederacy to determine who has the upper hand.
As the conversation unfolds, students brief French ministers, defend their reasoning, and present data-driven recommendations about whether France should recognize the Confederacy, support the Union, or remain neutral.
Once the simulation concludes, students put their diplomatic skills to the test in The Great Civil War Pitch. They create an extension project where they design a Canva presentation deck comparing the North and South’s economic power, choose a side for Napoleon to support, and deliver their pitch directly to the Emperor. It’s the 1860s version of a boardroom showdown, only with more railroads and fewer spreadsheets.
Pre-Simulation Briefing - A richly designed historical primer that sets the stage, complete with visuals, background context, and an essential question to launch inquiry-based learning.
Complete AI Simulation Instructions: Step-by-step, standards-aligned role-play experience set in Napoleon III’s Ministry of War.
Student-Facing Extension Activity: “The Great Civil War Pitch” Canva presentation project where students analyze data and persuade the Emperor himself.
100-Point Rubric (Editable): Evaluates historical understanding, visual presentation, argument quality, and engagement, aligned to SSUSH9a.
Welcome to 1862! The American Civil War is raging, and Emperor Napoleon III is pacing his palace, wondering whether France should step in or sit this one out. Luckily, he has you. In this immersive simulation, students take on the role of strategic advisors analyzing the population, industry, and transportation networks of the Union and Confederacy to determine who has the upper hand.
As the conversation unfolds, students brief French ministers, defend their reasoning, and present data-driven recommendations about whether France should recognize the Confederacy, support the Union, or remain neutral.
Once the simulation concludes, students put their diplomatic skills to the test in The Great Civil War Pitch. They create an extension project where they design a Canva presentation deck comparing the North and South’s economic power, choose a side for Napoleon to support, and deliver their pitch directly to the Emperor. It’s the 1860s version of a boardroom showdown, only with more railroads and fewer spreadsheets.
Pre-Simulation Briefing - A richly designed historical primer that sets the stage, complete with visuals, background context, and an essential question to launch inquiry-based learning.
Complete AI Simulation Instructions: Step-by-step, standards-aligned role-play experience set in Napoleon III’s Ministry of War.
Student-Facing Extension Activity: “The Great Civil War Pitch” Canva presentation project where students analyze data and persuade the Emperor himself.
100-Point Rubric (Editable): Evaluates historical understanding, visual presentation, argument quality, and engagement, aligned to SSUSH9a.