Essay on the causes of the civil war

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Your teacher has assigned an essay on the causes of the Civil War. In order to help you get started, you have been given access to two sources: an autobiography of a Civil War soldier and an encyclopedia article about the Civil War. Which source is a primary source and which is a secondary source? Which source do you read first, and why?
It is Friday night, and you and your friends are going to the movies. Two of your friends are female and three of your friends are male. One of your male friends tells the group that he wants to choose the movie because he doesn't want to see anything "sappy or romantic." What are some biases that might have influenced him to say this? How does this statement communicate any biases he might have about the types of movies his female friends enjoy?
Imagine that you are a woman in 1915, fighting for the right to vote. You and a group of women have gathered in the town square to organize a small protest. Another woman walks up to you and asks you why you are protesting. How do you explain women's suffrage to her? (Hint: What historical events can you reference that have advanced the cause of women's rights? Why is it important for women to be able to vote?)
Your aunt and uncle have just had a new baby girl. Your aunt was able to stay home for six weeks, but your uncle could only take one week off after the baby was born. In what ways might having a baby and needing to work full-time change your uncle's identity? Your answer should include ways that his identity may be affected, both positively and negatively.
Describe current events that you think may one day contribute to the creation of a 28th Amendment. Briefly discuss what the new amendment would change about law in the United States.

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