Read the selection from Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens Cornerstone Speech of March 21, 1861, and then study the Thomas Nast editorial cartoon, The Presidents Inaugural, of March 23, 1861. Having considered these questions, write an essay of at least 800 words that: Makes an original argument that can be supported with the specific historical evidence of these two primary documents, as well as lecture notes and the textbook assigned to your class; Analyzes the historical significance of these two primary documents; Analyzes the nature of cultural/racial/gender relations during the 1860s; Connects the choices and actions of Confederate leaders to their decisions to secede and make war against the United States government; Is written in standard English, with all sources and quotes properly cited using MLA format; Is written in your own words, not copied and pasted from other sources or web sites;

Read the selection from Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens Cornerstone Speech of March 21, 1861, and then study the Thomas Nast editorial cartoon, The Presidents Inaugural, of March 23, 1861. Having considered these questions, write an essay of at least 800 words that: Makes an original argument that can be supported with the specific historical evidence of these two primary documents, as well as lecture notes and the textbook assigned to your class; Analyzes the historical significance of these two primary documents; Analyzes the nature of cultural/racial/gender relations during the 1860s; Connects the choices and actions of Confederate leaders to their decisions to secede and make war against the United States government; Is written in standard English, with all sources and quotes properly cited using MLA format; Is written in your own words, not copied and pasted from other sources or web sites;