Evaluate the extent to which debates over slavery in the period from 1830 to 1860 led the United States into the Civil War.
Evaluate the extent to which debates over slavery in the period from 1830 to 1860 led the United States into the Civil War.
This prompt requires you to evaluate the impact of slavery on politics and the effects of the various laws and compromises passed during the period. You will integrate course work, along with evaluating credible news sources.
Requirement: Analyze and synthesize primary and secondary sources.
Task:
Present a clear thesis in the appropriate format.
Provide a good selection of evidence* that supports your thesis. Synthesize and source your evidence – Cite your evidence.
Analyze how that evidence supports your thesis.
Use appropriate content and academic language.
Conclude your argument in manner consistent with your thesis and selected format.
*A good selection of supporting evidence incorporates information from lectures, videos, articles and textbook readings.
Essay Requirements:
Copy and Paste selected prompt on the top of your page.
5-7 pages, double-spaced
1 Quote per body paragraph with parenthetical citation
Minimum of 2 parenthetical citations per body paragraph from two different sources
Cite paraphrased/summarized evidence
4 sources referenced throughout the paper (combination of primary and secondary)
You can use the sources presented in the course work
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Evaluate the extent to which debates over slavery in the period from 1830 to 1860 led the United States into the Civil War.
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