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How did slavery and westward expansion (in the 19th century) lead to the Civil War?

How did slavery and westward expansion (in the 19th century) lead to the Civil War?

How did slavery and westward expansion (in the 19th century) lead to the Civil War?How to get a good grade on this assignment: Please start with a clear thesis statement that you will then support with examples AND analysis in subsequent paragraphs. Successful answers will include evidence/examples from the textbook, lecture notes, and/or the document reader where relevant. Remember to provide specific examples that support your argument/thesis AND explain how those examples support your argument/thesis. Whats a Thesis?

Explain Scheffler’s idea of the independence of the personal point of view, illustrating your discussion with reference to Williams on utilitarian and Kantian conceptions of morality.

Explain Scheffler’s idea of the independence of the personal point of view, illustrating your discussion with reference to Williams on utilitarian and Kantian conceptions of morality. How would Korsgaard respond to this concern? Does she succeed in showing that valuing concrete ends (in the way bound up with having a “practical identity”) commits us to valuing humanity as an end in itself? Why or why not?

Explain the concept of vassalage, the responsibilities you would have as a vassal to Martel, and what obligations are expected from you as his vassal.

You are a warrior who has fought with Charles Martel at Tours against the Umayyads. Your deeds on the battlefield have distinguished you in Martel’s eyes resulting in his offer of land in his realm and knighthood if you agree to be his vassal. Explain the concept of vassalage, the responsibilities you would have as a vassal to Martel, and what obligations are expected from you as his vassal. What would be his and your legal obligations?