Explain the concept of Manifest Destiny. How did Manifest Destiny propel and complicate the growth of the United States? Use specific evidence.
Explain why ONE of the following events best marks the beginning of the sectional crisis that culminated in the Civil War: 1) The Missouri Compromise, 2) The Compromise of 1850, or 3) The Kansas-Nebraska Act. Why is your choice better than the other two? Be specific.
How was the Civil War a political and social turning point in American history? Use specific examples in your essay.
