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Make and support an argument that the Civil War EITHER could have been avoided or was inevitable.

Your response should include sufficient evidence to support your position and make a compelling argument that demonstrates a clear understanding of the major causes of the war (both long and short term). The response should address the economic, political, and cultural causes of the war, using specific examples from the course material.

1. Focus less on addressing every cause of the war and, instead, be sure to make a compelling argument. That said, in order to address the prompt, you need to demonstrate a full, well-rounded understanding of why the war was fought, regardless of which side of the argument you take. This will include the long-term developments that set the stage for the conflict.

2. Make sure and tie your ideas back to the main argument (i.e. explain how the historical developments and events you describe led to the war, don't just leave them hanging out there and expect it to be obvious. Be explicit to show your understanding).

3. Expect to go back to at least 1820 to address the longer-term developments that set the stage for the conflict.