Assignment: Debate Over Slavery
Carefully read and analyze the following two documents and write an 800 word essay to answer the following question:
Based on the two documents, what role did religion and morality play in the debate over slavery? Do these religious and moral arguments impact racial discussions today?
Having considered these questions, write an essay of at least 800 words that:
1. Makes a specific 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;
2. Analyzes the historical significance of these two primary documents; and connect them with issues facing our country today;
3. Analyzes the role of religion and morality in the past, and the nature of the race in the past and today;
4. Is written in standard English, with all sources and quotes properly cited using MLA format;
5. Is written in your own words, not copied and pasted from other sources or web sites;
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.