assignment is to analyze the various events leading up to the Civil War (e.g., geography, economics, political compromises and laws, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, election of 1860, etc.) and to develop an argument regarding how these forces coalesced around the issue of slavery to cause the war. You will be graded on your argument and your utilization of available evidence in support of your argument. You do not necessarily have to treat all possible causes equally, but be prepared to explain why you dismiss or de-emphasize any particular events. Naturally, grammar, style, and mechanics will also play a significant role in your grade. Essays should be two to three page sides