Part B Since the end of the Civil War in 1865, different historians have held various opinions about what caused the Civil War. Slavery, states’ rights, and regional economics are all disputed causes.

What do you think caused the Civil War? Write a three- to four-paragraph essay opinion piece that explains your ideas. Use the events and your notes from the table above to support your opinion. You may also reference other events that took place during or after the Civil War to support your ideas.

When developing your argument, keep the following factors in mind:

Your opinion and argument should be well supported by your notes and any other research you have done. It should also focus on specific issues relating to the causes of the Civil War.
If you need additional guidance, many writing resources are available to help you create a strong thesis statement.
Using the author date system, make sure you provide parenthetical, in-text citations for any information you use from outside sources. When you finish writing, reread to check for the points above, and then proofread it to sure your work doesn’t contain errors in grammar or spelling. When you are done, submit your notes, if any, and final essay using the drop box.

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