American History Essay (550+ Words)

Topic:​ ​Was slavery responsible for the civil war? Other factors? Must be a minimum of ​550 words. Must include some quotes from two of the posted online ​supplemental readings (There are three supplement reading in the zip file) choose two of those to use and ​quote from​. Be sure to cite the posted supplemental articles used. Must include an​ evidence of additional academic research​ (two other sources, other than the supplemental reading) to receive any credit, please include parenthetical citations Be sure to cite the additional articles used. I want it to be clear and simple (not too deep and complicated). Total of 4 sources: 2 from the supplemental readings provided,

2 other (different from supplemental readings, your choice).