HIS105 Week 1 discussion

“Lost Cause” Please respond to the following: (Note: Please
respond to one [1] of the following two [2] bulleted items in a primary posting
of at least 125 words. In addition, please make a substantive comment to one [1]
of your classmates.)

  • From the e-Activity about the Lost Cause, compare the two (2) different
    narratives about the causes and results of the Civil War that Americans
    developed in both Union states and Confederate states. Describe the key reasons
    why these narratives are an important part of understanding differences between
    the North and South in the present-day of United States. Provide a rationale for
    your response.
  • From the e-Activity about the Lost Cause, identify at least two (2) reasons
    for these narratives’ importance in regard to race relations in today’s society.
    Provide a rationale and real-world example for each reason