The Civil War: A Turning Point, or a Continuation? The Civil War is often seen a

The Civil War: A Turning Point, or a Continuation?
The Civil War is often seen as a clear break in American history. Choose a social, political, or economic aspect of American life before the war (1840s) and compare it to the same aspect after (1870s). Did the war cause a major shift, or were the underlying trends simply amplified? Use specific examples to support your argument.