HIST 405N Week 4 Discussion 1: Stepping Stones to the Civil War - The Compromise of 1850, The Dred Scott Case of 1857, The Lincoln Douglas Debates of 1858
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| Institution | HIST 504N United States History |
| Contributor | Lisa Lane |
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 12, 14
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, pick three (3) of the leading causes of the American Civil War:
- The Compromise of 1850
- The Fugitive Slave Law 1850
- Uncle Tom's Cabin 1852
- The Kansas Nebraska Act 1854
- The Dred Scott Case of 1857
- The Lincoln Douglas Debates 1858
Then, address one (1) of the following for your selections:
- Based on the historical facts given in this module, assess if the American Civil War was inevitable.
- Analyze if the United States Supreme Court can settle legal and moral issues through judiciary review. In your response, provide a documented example of a modern parallel of a legal or moral issue settled by the United States Supreme Court.
Follow-Up Posts
Compare your selections and analysis of selections with those of your peers. If they chose different events, examine how yours are similar and/or different. If they chose the same events, build on their posts by providing additional information about the events that you have not already noted in your own post.
Writing Requirements
- Minimum of 3 posts (1 initial & 2 follow-up)
- APA format for in-text citations and list of references
| Instituition / Term | |
| Term | Summer |
| Institution | HIST 504N United States History |
| Contributor | Lisa Lane |
