Assignment: Stepping Stones To The Civil War
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, pick three 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 the following for your selections:
• Examine how and why each event you selected propelled the American Civil War in 1861.
• 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.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.