Next, write a half- to full-page essay discussing why you think Americans’ viewpoints differ on the cause and legacy of the US Civil War. In your essay, you should take into account the different backgrounds of Americans, such as northerner, southerner, white, and black. In addition, describe your own viewpoint on this topic, and explain why you hold that view. Use information and evidence from the article to support your claims. Answers will vary, but your essay should discuss the following concepts: why different viewpoints on the Civil War existed in the United States
how regional and racial factors affect Americans’ viewpoints on the war
your own viewpoint on the cause and legacy of the Civil War
why you have that viewpoint on the Civil War.

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