Debates Over Slavery and LEQ

Mr. Rust guides students through the process of tackling a Long Essay Question (LEQ) from the AP U.S. History exam, focusing on debates over slavery leading to the Civil War. He explains how to develop a historically defensible thesis, establish a broader historical context, and support arguments with specific evidence. The video emphasizes the importance of brainstorming, creating a timeline, and using historical reasoning, particularly cause and effect, to structure the essay. Mr. Rust also introduces a thesis format and encourages practice to improve essay writing skills.

What is the primary focus of the LEQ discussed in the video?

• The impact of industrialization on the U.S.

• The influence of European powers on America

• Debates over slavery leading to the Civil War

• The role of women in the 19th century

Which time period is crucial for understanding the debates over slavery leading to the Civil War?

• 1860 to 1900

• 1830 to 1860

• 1800 to 1830

• 1775 to 1800

Which event is NOT part of the timeline discussed in the video?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Nat Turner's Rebellion

• The Mexican-American War

• The Missouri Compromise

What is the purpose of brainstorming in the context of preparing for the LEQ?

• To organize thoughts and identify key events

• To compare different historical periods

• To memorize dates

• To write a complete essay

Which historical reasoning method is most applicable to the LEQ prompt discussed?

• Continuity and Change

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Comparison

What does the 'Although X, A + B = Y' format help in creating?

• A bibliography

• A thesis statement

• A conclusion

• A timeline

Which of the following is identified as a political compromise in the video?

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

• The Treaty of Paris

Who is mentioned as an abolitionist in the video?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Andrew Jackson

• Frederick Douglass

What is the significance of social reform movements in the context of the LEQ?

• They were purely economic in nature

• They had no impact on the Civil War

• They made the Civil War unavoidable

• They delayed the Civil War

Which famous Republican is mentioned as essential to the essay?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt