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• Examine how changes in social and economic conditions and technology can cause corresponding changes in the attitudes of the people and policies of the government.

• Summarize and discuss the ways that formal policies of government have influenced the direction of historical and social development in the United States.

• Recognize the main factors that led to America’s early development.

• Identify and discuss the different ways that the heritages of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction have shaped America’s history.

1. List three to five (3-5) driving forces that led to the Civil War.

1. Suggest three (3) reasons why slavery was and is incompatible with our political and economic system.

1. Describe two (2) outcomes of the 3/5ths Compromise, Missouri Compromise of 1820, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott Decision. Note: Be sure to provide two (2) outcomes for each legislation.

How would you personally answer Jesus’ question, “But who do you say that I am?” Describe your own beliefs about Jesus.

Identify at least one claim that Jesus made about His nature and/or the purpose of His ministry (such as in Mark 2:1-12, Matt 9:9-13, Luke 7:18-23, John 5:16-18, John 10:25-38, or John 14:5-11). Underline the passage chosen. What is the significance of this claim?

What were some of the major features of plantation life for Africans, highlighting social, mental and cultural challenges.  Be frank and analytical.