Ans. HIST405N Week 4 Discussion: Stepping Stones to the Civil War

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.

Answer

The 2 topics I reviewed for this discussion post were the Dred Scott Case of 1857. Dred Scott was a slave from Missouri, who was moved to Illinois and then again to Wisconsin, both of these territories prohibited slavery. Once Dred Scott returned to Missouri, Scott attempted to buy his and his family’s freedom…………. Kindly click the purchase icon to access the full solution for $6 or WHATSAPP +254712575747