Tensions in American society

Almost immediately after winning independence from Great Britain, the United States was plagued by sectional differences that ultimately led to the Civil War. Your assignment is to write a 750-1,500 word essay that examines and explains the political, economic, and social tensions prevalent in American society from the ratification of the Constitution in 1788 to the end of the Civil War in 1865. Be sure to explain how these tensions led to war and assess if the Civil War resolved those tensions.
General topics to discuss include: political parties and their differences, the market economy, slavery and its westward expansion. Be sure to include specific details to explain these topics.
Guidelines
1) must be double spaced in a standard 12 point font.
2) must have a thesis and be an organized and developed essay. Do not copy and paste
notes.
3) must fully support the thesis by drawing upon information presented in lecture,
assigned readings, and in class videos.
4) must be argumentative in nature. Argumentative papers demonstrate knowledge of the material by proving and supporting the thesis.
5) must be organized in a clear, logical manner.
6) must be written to the best your ability. Refer to the Guidelines for Good Writing found in the paper assignments for tips on how to improve your writing.
7) are to be written individually.
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8) All supporting evidence and contextual information must be cited in whatever format you are most comfortable with.
9) While the occasional internet source is permissible, lecture should be your primary source material. paper that rely heavily on internet sources will receive a failing grade.
10) paper must be original work—meaning no cutting and pasting work from other classes or from former students.
11) To cite lecture notes, simply put: (Lecture)