CIVIL WAR

Civil War



The Civil War

Thesis Statement: The Civil War was caused by northern and southern disagreements over the extension of slavery into the western territories.

Introduction

The Civil War was one of the most remarkable events in American history. The debate surrounding the cause (or causes) of the war continues to generate controversy even now. The reason for this controversy is not as important. The importance lies in the need for Southerners with deep roots to supposedly correct the perceived misconceptions they hold. Among the misconceptions, is that the war was not about slavery or that the South did not fight ...