Assignment: Potential Essay Questions for the Second Exam
1. Explain the origins of the Civil War, beginning with the Missouri Compromise and ending with the opening of hostilities. What were the significant events that led to disunion? What events do you see as decisive? Did secession mean war? Be as specific and detailed as possible.
2. Discuss the American Civil War. Why did it begin? What were the advantages of the North and the South? Did the Confederacy have a chance at actually winning the war? How did the war progress, and what events, battles, and advantages eventually led to a Union victory? What were the after effects of the Civil War?
3. Analyze the description of Reconstruction as "the most disgraceful period in American history." Is this description accurate? Discuss the events of Reconstruction and their impact on American society. How effective was it in reshaping the South or the United States? How and why did it end? Was it truly a "disgraceful" period in American history? Why or why not.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.