News Report - Was the Civil War Inevitable?
Write an Editorial for a European newspaper reporting on the 1861 attack on Fort Sumter. Your article must include:
A Headline that will attract readers
an introduction that outlines who was involved, what happened, where it happened, when it happened, and why it was important.
a description of at least 2 events that led up to the attack
a conclusion that discusses whether or not you think the civil war was inevitable.
In this conclusion you should include the central issue that was dividing the nation Was there a possibility for compromise, or was the issue too significant to be resolved without violence and war?
images to help tell the story.
Alternative presentation
Video Newscast instead of written paper that includes the same content, but is done visually.
A debate between people from the North or the South over the events and inevitability of the war. This must include the content, but you can debate the inevitability from different points of view.
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