To What Extent Was the Crittenden Compromise a Realistic Way

question 45

Essay

To what extent was the Crittenden Compromise a realistic way to avoid Civil War? What, if any, modifications might have been made to the Crittenden Compromise of December 1860 to make it palatable to President Lincoln and his fellow Republicans, on the one hand, and to the South, on the other? How would your proposed modifications to the Crittenden Compromise influenced the views of the Border States toward possible secession?

Grasp the theory of cognitive dissonance and its implications for attitude change.

Understand the psychological dynamics of obedience to authority.

Analyze the factors influencing conformity within groups.

Identify the mechanisms and effectiveness of different persuasion techniques.

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Idea

A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action, plan, or concept.

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact, often involving the manipulation and control of variables.