Write three primary sources related to the escalation of tension between the North and South in the years leading up to the Civil War.

Write three primary sources related to the escalation of tension between the North and South in the years leading up to the Civil War. You will also write a short essay in which you consider how each source reveal about the onset of the Civil War.

To get started, click the Mind Tap link in the Get Started Module and follow the directions below:

Navigate to Chapter 12: Expansion, Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War.
Scroll to the bottom of the menu and locate Chapter 12 Primary Source Writing Activity.
Select View 1 activity from the drop down menu.
Click Chapter 12 Primary Source Writing Activity.
When you are ready to start writing, open a new Word document and follow these guidelines to write your response:

Your response should be 2-3 paragraphs in length, and should meet the following criteria:
It addresses all portions of the topic or prompt.
It has a fully developed thesis.
Ideas are stated clearly and easy to understand.
Major supporting ideas are thoughtful, readily identifiable and well-developed in united paragraphs with concrete, substantial and relevant information.
It demonstrates command of language, with precise word choices, and few if any errors in usage or mechanics.

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