Social Science Essay

Final Exam

It has been a distinct pleasure introducing you to the tip of the iceberg of US history up to the Civil war. Use all of the social science skills you have learned in this course for both completing the final exam and in your future. Follow the directions for writing a Social Science essay. Incorporate Taking Sides, lecture, text and documentaries into your response to support your thesis. Be creative when taking a position and avoid 1st person, using quotes as a source of authority, and broad based generalized statements.

Essay Topic:

Sectionalism which resulted in constant fighting over the expansion of slavery was the main cause of the Civil War.