ESSAY QUESTION

As you know, the Civil War in the United States pitted the northern states against the southern states. However, there were a lot of social and political differences that led to the southern states declaring their secession from the union.

Starting from the writing and ratification of the constitution, choose five examples of social and political turning points in the late 18th and 19th century that deepened the divide between what we call "north" and "south" and led directly to civil war.

The turning points you choose must be clearly defined, and their larger connection to the eventual Civil War must be made clear using examples and evidence supporting your argument/choices.

Instructions:

1) Must be 4-5 pages

2) Double spaced, Times New Roman font, 12 pt font

3) You must use citations when referring to information found in the readings and the lecture [for example: (Lecture, Week 4) or (Foner, p. 123)]. Please do not forget to use citations! These really matter!

4) Proofread your work carefully. This is a humble request-- your grade will not only be dependent on the information and arguments you provide, but also upon how clearly you state your answers. Unclear answers are difficult to assess, which means you lose points! Please proofread!