PROJECT: ANTI-WAR EDITORIAL As the nation approached the spring of 1861, it was evident that neither side—despite all their blustering—was prepared for the conflict that lay ahead. There were many reasons why the war should not proceed, but the emotions of the time would not allow it to be halted. In this project, you will play the role of a newspaper editor in March of 1861. You'll write an editorial in which you'll try to bring forth some clear, sane, and practical points as to why the nation should do all that it can to avoid going to war. Please write it as if you were there, dealing with the events of the time. OBJECTIVES Express reasons for not going to war in 1861. . Directions Be sure to answer these questions in your paper: What are the social (slavery) and political (states' rights) problems facing the nation? Would going to war solve either issue; why or why not? Would compromise solve either issue; why or why not? What is the best solution of the two? Your finished editorial should be at least 250 words long.