1. DBQ: What caused the Civil War?

2. Structure – let’s take a look at your handout
Introductory paragraph
1st body paragraph
2nd body paragraph
Closing paragraph

3. Introductory paragraph
What should it include?
Description of issue, attention grabber, thesis
For example…

4. What could this look like?
While America has fought in multiple World Wars, one war from our history was the bloodiest. In the 1860’s, brother fought brother on America’s soil, and this fight left its mark on our country’s history. While there were many causes that led up to the Civil War, two of the main ones were slavery and economic disputes between the North and South.

5. Your Thesis Statement
While there were many causes that led up to the Civil War, two of the main ones were slavery and economic disputes between the North and South.
What are the TWO main ideas that your paper will discuss?
Causes of Civil War
1. Slavery
2. economic disputes

6. Body paragraphs
Here is where you will use DATE and FACTS to support your claim. Use the information from the packet that we will give you.

7. Conclusion
Here is where you restate your thesis and conclude your paper.