Describe the impact of slavery on the development of America. Include a description of the economic factors in slavery's growth and development as well as the way slavery effected the political discussion. Describe the growth of slavery in the South and its impact on the political, social and economic life in the South and on the whole nation.

The greatest crisis in American history was the Civil War. Describe the issues that led to the Civil War beginning with the Missouri Compromise, Lincoln and the War, and some discussion of the Reconstruction period. This is an immense period and you cannot give a comprehensive answer, but you should include the highlights of the important issues related to the Civil War and its impact on American life and history.