Week 4 Discussion: From Stepping Stones to the American Civi…

Discussion

Optional Resources

Please review the following optional scholarly articles (sorted by topic by clicking on the tabs under “Recommended Sources”.

NOTE: You will need to log in to the Chamberlain Library before accessing these resources.

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Recommended Sources; The Stepping Stones to the American Civil War

Initial Post Instructions

Please choose from the topics found in the tabs below and write a one to two paragraph initial post.

Stepping Stones to The American Civil War

In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the leading causes of the American Civil War:

• The Compromise of 1850
• The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
• Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852
• The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
• The Dred Scott Case of 1857
• The Lincoln Douglas Debates 1858

Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:

• Based on the historical facts given your two (2) selections above, assess if the American Civil War was inevitable.
• Analyze if the United States Supreme Court can settle legal and moral issues through judiciary review. In your response, provide a documented example of a modern parallel of a legal or moral issue settled by the United States Supreme Court.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

• Respond to one peer or your professor.

Writing Requirements

• An Initial Post discussing one of the options provided, or a topic of your choice.
• Use two scholarly sources for your Initial Post. All material within the course room can be cited and referenced as needed.
• One follow-up response post to a peer or your professor.
• Follow appropriate APA citation guidelines. Here are two excellent resources:
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• Please be advised that History.com, Wiki, Wikipedia, or websites such as cliffnotes.com, studymode.com, coursehero.com, and the like are not deemed scholarly sources.

Grading

This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric.

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• Review the specific grading rubric by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner.

Course Outcomes

• CO 1: Examine change over time in migration and settlement that contributed to diversity within the United States.
• CO 2: Explain socio-economic causes and effects based on geography and the environment of the continental United States.
• CO 3: Explain the influence of historical events on American culture and society.
• CO 4: Analyze America’s identity from the founding of the United States to the modern era.