Assignment:
How did the outbreak of the Civil War affect different groups of Americans?
The actions of smaller groups of people had a surprisingly large effect on the outcome of this conflict.
- Select three groups of people and write a 500 or more word, APA style, essay exploring how these groups affected the war itself. Include a title page.
- You may choose from farmers, merchants, tradesmen, women, slaves, freed slaves, Native Americans, Frontiersmen, volunteers, plantation-owners, specific religions, or other groups for your argument.
- Ultimately, how did unexpected efforts in war affect the debate over states’ rights and slavery?