Assignment 2.1: Liberty Challenged in Nineteenth Century America Thesis and Outline

Paper Topic:____________________________________________________

 Write a thesis statement that is one to two (1-2) sentences long in which you:

State your thesis on the significance of this slavery issue, as exemplified in your research.

Write a one to two (1-2) page outline (BODY) in which you:

I. Describe two (2) outcomes of the 3/5ths Compromise, Missouri Compromise of 1820, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott Decision. Note: Be sure to provide two (2) outcomes for each legislation/Court Decision

A. The 3/5ths Compromise

1. Outcome

 

 

1. Outcome

 

A. The Missouri Compromise of 1820

1. Outcome

 

1. Outcome

 

A. The Compromise of 1850

1. Outcome

 

1. Outcome

 

 

A. The Kansas-Nebraska Act

1. Outcome

 

1. Outcome

 

 

A. The Dred Scott Decision

1. Outcome

 

1. Outcome

 

I. Describe three (3) reasons why slavery was and is incompatible with our political and economic system

A. First Reason

 

A. Second Reason

 

A. Third Reason

 

 

III.    Describe four (4) driving forces that led to the Civil War                                                                       

Examples/Details/Explanations:

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Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition to the webtext.

Note: Wikipedia, encyclopedias and any other websites do not qualify as academic resources.

 III. Conclusion/Summary 

Reworded Thesis (Usually found near the beginning of the conclusion):

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