Posted: April 1st, 2015

Major historical events are often referred to as turning points because they have led to important political, social and economic changes. Identify two major events in US History (up to 1850) that were important turning points and for each: a. Describe

Major historical events are often referred to as turning points because they have led to important political, social and economic changes. Identify two major events in US History (up to 1850) that were important turning points and for each: a. Describe

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Source: Documents for America’s History, Volume 1: To 1877 edited by James A. Henretta, Rebecca Edwards, Robert O. Self

Essay Topic:
1. Major historical events are often referred to as turning points because they have led to important political, social and economic changes. Identify two major events in US History (up to 1850) that were important turning points and for each:
a. Describe the historical circumstances that led to the event
b. Discuss the political, social, and/or economic changes that resulted from the event
c. List one quote from each of the primary source documents.

d. And must include a separate bibliography