Initial Post Instructions
In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the leading causes of the American Civil War:
- The Compromise of 1850
- The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin 1852
- The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
- The Dred Scott Case of 1857
- The Lincoln Douglas Debates 1858
Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:
- Based on the historical facts given your two (2) selections above, assess if the American Civil War was inevitable.
- Analyze if the United States Supreme Court can settle legal and moral issues through judiciary review. In your response, provide a documented example of a modern parallel of a legal or moral issue settled by the United States Supreme Court.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
- Respond to one peer.
- Further the dialogue by building upon their post with information you uncovered while researching.
- Include one (1) meaningful scholarly source to demonstrate much depth. A scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly research.