It is common to hear the claim that the Civil War was not about slavery, but state's rights. Choose a position and argue either that the war was essentially about slavery or that the war was essentially about state's rights. Cite specific factual material and primary sources to support your argument. Do not try to blend an answer, choose one position to defend and defend it strongly. Be sure to specifically cite one primary source or My Gateway Resource (Closer Looks, Video, etc.).