What were the events, issues, and debates that led to the Civil War? Carefully describe these issues that impacted relations between the North and the South during the two decades leading to the Civil War. Of these events and issues discussed in the essay, which of these (can be more than one) do you think had the most impact and why? Cite as many acts of legislation, agreements and compromises, and other events as possible to support an adequate response to the topic.

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What were the events, issues, and debates that led to the Civil War? Carefully describe these issues that impacted relations between the North and the South during the two decades leading to the Civil War. Of these events and issues discussed in the essay, which of these (can be more than one) do you think had the most impact and why? Cite as many acts of legislation, agreements and compromises, and other events as possible to support an adequate response to the topic.

The essay should be of a length that allows you to fully respond to the question. Anything under 2-3 pages is likely not adequate. Anything over 4-5 pages is likely more than necessary.

Please submit these to me no later than the end of the day on December 5th. Please do so through the assignment drop box. Please let me know how I can help. Thank you for taking the course. I hope you learned something from it. This should not be considered a research paper, but rather as an essay that you might write while taking an in-class or proctored exam. Although you may use your e-text, this is not intended to allow you to copy material word-for-word or even to paraphrase, but rather to refresh your memory of the many events and issues that came into play during this pivotal period of American history. Please approach this as if you were writing an essay in a proctored final exam.

Your essays will automatically be evaluated by turn it in.com to ensure that you have not plagiarized. If you do use any materials that are directly quoted or substantially paraphrased, be sure to include an appropriate citation for any materials used. Use MLA format to cite source in-text and to list them on your Works Cited page.

Please be as detailed as possible in your responses. Remember that the essay is worth 100 points of your exam grade. You must demonstrate to me that you have learned something in the last few units of the course and that you have mastered enough facts, texts, issues to show mastery of the material necessary for college credit.

The attached PPT is to help you review key issues related to the path to the Civil War. Please do not cite it as a source for this research paper. PPTs are not acceptable sources.

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