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In this essay, students will again be using evidence (both primary and secondary sources) to make a historical argument.  Essays will be examined for three key components:

  • Does the essay have a clear argument?
  • Is the essay organized in a clear manner, with paragraphs that are structured by theme?
  • Is the argument supported by specific evidence from the source materials?

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Please answer the following question:

 

Why, by 1860-61, were Northerners and Southerners no longer willing to compromise over slavery?

 

  1. Essays must be 4 pages long. More than 4 pages is too long and you have

probably written too much; less than 4 pages is too short and you probably have

not written enough.  You may argue for either side (Northern or Southern), but you

must only argue one side of the conflict, North or South.  You also need to be

      specific with regards to whom you are writing about.

 

  1. Students are required to use 3 primary sources (no more, no less) in their papers.

Students are also allowed to use the textbook, but sparingly.  No other sources of any kind may be used in this paper.  If you use other sources, you will automatically fail.You must choose from the primary sources which we have read in class.

 

  1. Writing will be, as always, a significant factor in your grade. Your writing should

be clear, concise, well-organized, and free from all spelling and grammatical

errors and typos.  If your paper lacks an argument, your essay will be marked down

three full grades.  Please see the “Writing Guide” (posted on Blackboard) for

stylistic and formatting rules, as well as hints for finding and correcting common

writing errors.

 

  1. Citations for all material used in the paper are required. Plagiarism will not be

tolerated—any evidence of plagiarism or academic dishonesty of any kind (including

failing to properly cite evidence) will result in an automatic failure.

 

 

On Wednesday, November 14, 2022, students will submit their thesis statements and list of sources.