Analyze how western expansion contributed to growing sectional tensions between the North and the South. Confine your answer to the period from 1800 to 1850.

Analyze how western expansion contributed to growing sectional tensions between the North and the South. Confine your answer to the period from 1800 to 1850. Cite your essay.

PAPER REQUIREMENTS:
The long essay would be a traditional essay that is typically five paragraphs long.

The first paragraph should introduce the topic and state your position / answer to the question. It should contain between three-five (3-5) complete sentences, including the thesis statement for the essay.

The second, third, and fourth paragraphs are the body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should contain between three-five (3-5) sentences, including the topic sentence (first sentence of the body paragraph, states a main point that supports the thesis) and at least two-three (2-3) specific examples per main point.

The fifth and final paragraph should begin with a restatement of the thesis. It should be three-five (3-5) complete sentences, and include a brief summary/conclusion of the student’s answer to the essay question.

It is essential to provide cites and footnotes from scholarly sources/journals for this work. Citations must adhere to the Chicago Style format but perfection is not expected.