Did you effectively tackle the issues of the day? Were you thoughtful and engaging in presenting the issues of the day? Did you look at the issues from both sides and present a clear answer to those issues? Did you cite three sources in Chicago Style using at least one primary source?
You are running for public office in 1860. Your assignment is to research the candidates who represented the Republican and Democratic Parties that year. Find out first of all, what issues these two candidates were dealing with in their campaign. Second, you are to pick a side on which you wish to take a stand. […]