Select one event from the list below and describe why you believe this single event caused such intense disunion within the United States that the country was placed on a trajectory toward the American Civil War.

Select one event from the list below and describe why you believe this single event caused such intense disunion within the United States that the country was placed on a trajectory toward the American Civil War.
The Compromise of 1850
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
Presidential Election of 1856
Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857)
The Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Browns raid on Harpers Ferry
Presidential Election of 1860

Provide an insightful and thorough overview of the event and clearly describe how it served as a catalyst for the American Civil War.
Because this is an academic research paper, no personal opinions are to be used. Stay focused on the research.
In-text citations and a reference list are required. A title page and abstract are not.
At least two resources from the CSU database collection must be cited within the text of your essay and noted on your reference page.
Peer-reviewed resources are preferred, but are not required.
Academically viable Internet resources are permitted, but are supplemental to the two required resources from the CSU database collection.
Required minimum length: 2 pages

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