The American Civil War and its impact on slavery

March 18, 2023

The American Civil War and its impact on slavery

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The American Civil War and its impact on slavery

The American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, was one of the most transformative events in American history. At the heart of the conflict was the issue of slavery, which had been a contentious and divisive issue in the United States for many years. The war resulted in the end of slavery and the abolition of the institution, but it had far-reaching impacts on American society that are still felt today.

Slavery had been a fundamental part of American society since the early colonial period, providing a source of cheap labor for the growing cotton and other cash crops that fueled the American economy. The spread of slavery into new territories, particularly the western territories, had become a major political and economic issue in the years leading up to the Civil War. The North and the South were deeply divided over the issue of slavery, and when Abraham Lincoln was elected as president in 1860, many Southern states saw it as a threat to their way of life and seceded from the Union, forming the Confederate States of America.

The Civil War was one of the bloodiest wars in American history, claiming the lives of over 620,000 soldiers and civilians. The war was fought on several fronts, but it was the decisive Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863 that marked the turning point in the conflict. In the aftermath of the battle, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were to be freed. The proclamation was a major turning point in the war, signaling that the Union was now fighting not just to preserve the Union, but to end slavery as well.

The end of the war in 1865 marked the end of slavery in the United States, but it was just the beginning of the long and difficult struggle for freedom and equality for African Americans. The Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which was ratified in 1865, officially abolished slavery in the United States, but many Southern states quickly passed “Black Codes” that effectively re-enslaved African Americans, forcing them into a system of debt peonage and depriving them of their rights and freedoms.

The Civil War had a profound impact on American society and helped to shape the country in the years that followed. The end of slavery and the abolition of the institution had far-reaching economic impacts, leading to a major shift in the American economy and transforming the labor force. The war also had significant political impacts, leading to the strengthening of the federal government and the growth of the national state.

The aftermath of the war also saw the rise of the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups, which terrorized African Americans and sought to maintain white dominance in the South. The struggle for civil rights and equality for African Americans continued for many years, with major gains made during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

Today, the impact of the Civil War and the end of slavery continue to shape American society and the country’s political landscape. The struggle for equality and justice for African Americans continues, and the legacy of slavery continues to be felt in many areas of American life, including education, housing, health care, and the criminal justice system.

In conclusion, the American Civil War was a transformative event in American history that had far-reaching impacts on American society. The end of slavery and the abolition of the institution was a major turning point in the country’s history, but it was just the beginning of the struggle for freedom and equality for African Americans. The legacy of the Civil War and slavery continues to shape American society and the country’s political landscape, serving as a reminder of the need for ongoing efforts to address the injustices of the past and create a more equitable and

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Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points)	Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.	20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking.	30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking.	40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete.	50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing.
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points).	Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper.	5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6^th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper.	10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6^th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources.	15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6^th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources.	20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6^th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment.
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points)	Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.	5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors	10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors	15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage.	20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free.
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points)	Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper.	3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6^th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6^th edition requirements whatsoever.	5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6^th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper	7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment.	10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6^th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper.

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