Contemp U.S. History
"Lost Cause" Please respond to the following: (Note: Please respond to one of the following two bulleted items in a primary posting of at least 125 words).
From the e-Activity about the Lost Cause, compare the two different narratives about the causes and results of the Civil War that Americans developed in both Union states and Confederate states. Describe the key reasons why these narratives are an important part of understanding differences between the North and South in the present-day of United States. Provide a rationale for your response.
From the e-Activity about the Lost Cause, identify at least two reasons for these narratives' importance in regard to race relations in today's society. Provide a rationale and real-world example for each reason.