1. America became a free independent nation. With the signing of
the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the former mother country,
England, recognized that its children, the colonies, were now on
their own. A constitutional republic was birthed, and thus the
challenges began. Slavery, the “Peculiar Institution,” was a
monumental issue facing the country. Would it die or would it
survive and possibly take a nation divided with it? This
sectionalism followed Americans up into the Civil War. Dissect
this crisis by addressing parts I and II below.
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of
the main points you want to address in this paper. This will
serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note:
Please use the Purdue Owl website to assist you with this
assignment; this website can be accessed at:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/
.)
Part 1:
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. Justify your response.
For the first part of this assignment you will create a thesis
statement. A thesis statement is usually a single sentence

2. somewhere in your first paragraph that presents your main idea
to the reader. The body of the essay organizes the material you
gather and present in support of your main idea. Keep in mind
that a thesis is an interpretation of a question or subject, not the
subject itself. (Note: Please consult the Purdue OWL website
with tips on how to construct a proper thesis; the website can be
found at:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
.)
Part 2:
For the next part of this assignment you will create an outline of
the main points you want to address in this paper. This will
serve as the basis for your Assignment 2.2 Final Draft. (Note:
Please use the Purdue Owl website to assist you with this
assignment; this website can be accessed at:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/2/2/55/
.)
2. Write a one to two (1-2) page outline in which you:
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.
Suggest three (3) reasons why slavery was and is incompatible
with our political and economic system.
List three to five (3-5) driving forces that led to the Civil War.
Use at least three (3) academic references besides or in addition

3. to the textbook. Note:Wikipedia and other similar websites do
not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
This course requires use of
Strayer Writing Standards
(SWS). The format is different than other Strayer University
courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS
documentation for details.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this
assignment are:
Recognize the main factors that led to America’s early
development.
Identify and discuss the different ways that the heritages of
slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction have shaped
America’s history.
Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of
government have influenced the direction of historical and
social development in the United States.
Examine how changes in social and economic conditions and
technology can cause corresponding changes in the attitudes of
the people and policies of the government.
Specify ways that women and minorities have responded to
challenges and made contributions to American culture.

4. Use technology and information resources to research issues in
American History to 1865.
Write clearly and concisely about American History to 1865
using proper writing mechanics.