You only need to answer TWO of the three prompts. Remember to be as specific as possible when writing your essays, but also ensure that your essay answers every part of the prompt. Additionally, please don’t just rip information off of the internet and turn it in as your own writing. I don’t want to give people zeroes for plagiarism at the very end of the semester.
Here are the prompts for the final:
Explain the concept of Manifest Destiny. How did Manifest Destiny propel and complicate the growth of the United States?
Explain why ONE of the following events best marks the beginning of the sectional crisis that culminated in the Civil War: 1) The Missouri Compromise, 2) The Compromise of 1850, or 3) The Kansas-Nebraska Act. Why is your choice better than the other two? Be specific.
How was the Civil War a political and social turning point in American history? Use specific examples in your essay.
