early 19 th century the North and the South were destined to proceed in different directions prior to the Civil War.

Prompt: As the United States progressed in the early 19 th century the North and the South were destined
to proceed in different directions prior to the Civil War. Their differences lay in how the viewed the
economy, politics, and even in how they lived their social lives.
How are the North and the South different based on these three factors?

Format:

Introduction and Thesis Statement

Body Paragraph 1: Discuss the economic factors that made the North and the South different. Give at
least 2 major differences.

Body Paragraph 2: Discuss the political factors that made the North and the South different. Give at least
2 major differences.

Body Paragraph 3: Discuss the social/cultural factors that made the North and the South different. Give
at least 2 major differences.

Conclusion

Guidelines for your essay:
Write in complete sentences.
Write in third person point of view (No use of I, me, or my).
Write in the past tense.
Maintain appropriate use of grammar and spelling.