Explain the political, economic, and social causes for the American Civil War through the evaluation of primary and secondary sources by focusing on the authors main points, purpose, and perspective; examining different points of view; and assessing the credibility and validity of the pieces that analyze the different forms of government in human history. Analyze the impact of the American Civil War on civilian populations through formulating questions and address these questions by using historical research and study to evaluate historical events and their impact.
