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76 Chapter 15 Slavery and Sectionalism
Section 2 Georgia, the Nation, and Sectionalism, 1820-1848 Writing Skills
Taking Perspective on Antebellum Events
As events leading to the Civil War unfolded, there were many attempts to keep both sides of the slavery issue satisfied.
Eventually, the South was convinced that the North intended to end slavery and violate the southern belief in states’ rights.
Directions: Use the chart below to build a writing situation concerning antebellum events. Based on the framework you
select, use the space below to draft an outline of your writing. Complete your writing on a separate piece of paper.
Draft or outline your writing here:
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Family member in
another part of the
country
Abolition and
ending slavery
LetterSlave in the South
President or another
politician
Supporting slaveryNewspaper reportSouthern slave owner
Newspaper reader States’ rightsPoemAbolitionist
A friend who is in your
same position (role)
Missouri CompromiseDiary entryFree black living in
the North
Audience TopicFormatRole