1. ‘Economic differences were the major cause of division between the North and South c.1845.’ Assess the validity of this view
Introduction Recap
Define: In the context of this question…
Economic differences – differences in how the North and South make money.
Criteria: In order for economic differences to be the major cause of division, they would need to..
Lead to highly contrasting views between the N+S
Lead to different lifestyles in the N+S
Lead to different policies in the N+S
These differences would need to be more evident on economic issues than other issues
Judgement

2. + what is missing from the Const.
‘Economic differences were the major cause of division between the North and South c.1845.’ Assess the validity of this view
POINTS Northern Industry Southern Agriculture Views on Tariffs Constitutional issues Views on Slavery Culture
SPECIFIC EVIDENCE
+ statistics p.11
+ statistics p.10
+ why they disagree
+ what is missing from the Const.
+ different views
+ what is different p.11-12

3. ‘Economic differences were the major cause of division between the North and South c.1845.’ Assess the validity of this view
TASK: You are now going to write two paragraphs, one ‘FOR’ and one ‘AGAINST’
POINT
EVIDENCE
EXPLAIN
LINK
In one sentence, make it clear what you paragraph is about, and whether this supports or challenges the statement.
Bring in relevant, accurate and specific knowledge about the topic of your paragraph (last activity!).
Has your criteria been met? How, or how not?
What does this paragraph therefore suggest the answer to the question is?

4. Explain that you understand why the question has been asked.
‘Economic differences were the major cause of division between the North and South c.1845.’ Assess the validity of this view
Conclusions
Explain that you understand why the question has been asked.
Then, within this context, make it clear whether you think economic difference was the major cause of division OR if you think something else was (say what if so!!)
Finally, use your paragraphs to explain why you are right (this involves explaining why other reasons were NOT the major cause of division).