To what extent were the Civil War and Reconstruction about ending slavery and promoting equal rights

Essay Question

To what extent were the Civil War and Reconstruction about ending slavery and promoting equal rights?

• From the Missouri Compromise to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, explain how the westward expansion of the U.S. led to conflicts over slavery.
• What were the main arguments for and against slavery? What was the “free soil” position on slavery?
• Besides slavery, what other issues were involved in the conflict that led to the Civil War and how important were they?
• What were the stated goals of both sides during the war?
• To what extent did Reconstruction actually benefit the formerly enslaved population?

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