Since the end of the Civil War in 1865, different historians have held various opinions about what caused the Civil War. Slavery, states’ rights, and regional economics are all disputed causes.What do you think caused the Civil War?
Write a three- to four-paragraph essay opinion piece that explains your ideas. Use the events and your notes from the table above to support your opinion. You may also reference other events that took place during or after the Civil War to support your ideas.When developing your argument, keep the following factors in mind:
Your opinion and argument should be well supported by your notes and any other research you have done. It should also focus on specific issues relating to the causes of the Civil War.
Make sure you provide parenthetical, in-text citations for any information you use from outside sources. My thesis statement is, The cause of the Civil War was President Abraham Lincoln’s concern for the preservation of the Union.
