Introduction

These week, our two textbook chapters looked at the northern and southern regions of the United States.  But what made these areas The North and The South?  They developed in the same nation over the same period of time.  They had interrelated commerce and migration.  Despite these commonalities, the regions developed some distinct traits.

Question for Discussion

Based on our readings, what were the similarities and differences between the North and South.  Also, suggest and explain at least one reason why they were distinct.

Advice

• As throughout the semester, feel free to take any angle you want.   For example, write a paragraph about the similarities, one about the differences, and one explaining how they were distinct.  Or maybe you think they were mostly the same, except for one distinction.  Or maybe something else?
• The best answers will incorporate examples from the textbook chapters.
• It may be tempting to make comparisons to today, but please try to frame your discussion in the nineteenth century.

Post Guidelines:

• Please post a thoughtful response of 200 to 300 words.
• Cite, in an academic style (Chicago, MLA, APA...), your sources.
  • This means, when you refer or use evidence from a source to support your argument, you must say where that information comes from.
  • For help with citation style, I've  posted a citation style reference page.
    • If you do not have a preference, please use the Chicago Manual of Style
• For max points, I recommend the following template:
  • Answer the question and/or state your argument in your opening paragraph.
  • Follow with a few paragraphs of supporting evidence from the prompt's source(s).
  • Sum up your argument with a conclusion paragraph.

Reminders

• You have a choice of 2 discussion questions. You participate in only 1 discussion, however, not both.
• The early posting bonus date is 11:59 PM on Sunday, 10/24. You receive a half-point (0.5) bonus if you post before that date.
• Replies are optional, but you will receive a half-point (0.5) bonus for making a quality reply to another student. Your reply must be in the same discussion topic as your post.

• Please, please, please: Break up your text with frequent line breaks. It's so hard to read a big block of text!