Write a thesis-driven essay that answers the prompt: Demonstrate, using specific historical evidence, how the institution of slavery increased political, social, and economic division between the Northern and Southern regions of the United States between the years from 1787 to 1861 that would lead to the Constitutional crisis of secession and Civil War.
-The essay must demonstrate change over time – meaning the essay lays out evidence of gradual division throughtout the time period.
-This question cannot be answered simply by discussing events in 1787 and 1861 – events, ideas, and shifts throughout the time period need to be documented and analyzed.
-It must include discussion of all three parts of the question, social, political, and economic.
-Due to the scope of this question, it will require more than a standard 5-paragraph essay to effectively answer the question. However, the same basic format should be used, including an introduction with a strong thesis, conclusion, and multiple body paragraphs presenting the argument in detail.