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PROJECT: ANTI-WAR EDITORIAL

Answer 1

As the nation approached the spring of 1861, it was evident that neither side—despite all their blustering—was prepared for the conflict that lay ahead. There were many reasons why the war should not proceed, but the emotions of the time would not allow it to be halted.
In this project, you will play the role of a newspaper editor in March of 1861. You'll write an editorial in which you'll try to bring forth some clear, sane, and practical points as to why the nation should do all that it can to avoid going to war. Please write it as if you were there, dealing with the events of the time.


Express reasons for not going to war in 1861.
Be sure to answer these questions in your paper:
What are the social (slavery) and political (states' rights) problems facing the nation?
Would going to war solve either issue; why or why not?
Would compromise solve either issue; why or why not?
What is the best solution of the two?
Your finished editorial should be at least 250 words long.


* I am not asking you to do this assignment for me. I am asking for help and starting points.

Answer 2

Studying war is my hobby, tell me which war this is and I will do some research. :)

Answer 3

Civil War:) I love learning about wars, as well!

Answer 4

OK, the Civil war let me think a moment. :) I just finished this module.

Answer 5

1) What are the social (slavery) and political (states' rights) problems facing the nation?
People are at a impasse as to whether of not slavery should be allowed. whether of not the Black people were to be treated as human beings. The south needed the Blacks as their slaves to work on their plantations, however the majority of the Northern sates believed that the Blacks should be treated as equals. This is what caused the split. I think this answers this question. :)

2) Would going to war solve either issue; why or why not?
In the end it would, the winning side would decide the course of action taken by both sides. This would solve the issue, however it would come at a steep cost.

3) Would compromise solve either issue; why or why not?
This is kind of suppose to be you opinion. My opinion is no: They had already tried a compromise - Northern states would not have slaves, southern would, runaway slaves would be returned unless they made it to the north. The war started when the compromise failed.

4) What is the best solution of the two?
This is again suppose to be your opinion I don't think their is a right or wrong answer you just state your opinion and then back it up with the facts. My opinion: I would normally say compromise however this time it was not possible and war was unavoidable.


Any mope questions? :)

Answer 6

Sorry that took so long it was a lot to type. ;)

Answer 7

Hello?? It's gone quiet all of the sudden. :)

Answer 8

Oh my goodness, thank you SO much! :D:D:D

Answer 9

Your welcome. :)

Answer 10

I'm gonna log off now so I'm afraid I can't help you anymore. :(

Answer 11

It's okay! When will you be back on?

Answer 12

Idk my computer doesn't like to let this site run, I'm at my grandparents today. I'm here a few days a week so I get on when I can, but I come up here to help out with the work around the ranch and to take care of my horse. :)

Answer 13

I do have one more question... What are reasons for not going to war in 1861?

Answer 14

Sorry I'm so late getting on, @xo_kansasprincess_xo Not going to war could be for many reasons. Are you asking from a historical stand point, political, or humanism?

Answer 15

Since this question is closed, I'll copy it and paste it as a new question. Okay? :)