Causes of the Civil War Activity Beginning with the earliest European settlements, the North and South developed as very different regions.

and any Internet sources) are to be properly cited in  APA  format. 

Your essay should be at least 1 to 1½ pages (250-350+ words).

The book I'm using for the class is The Unfinished nation: A Concise History of The American People by ALAN BRINKELY VOL I  (If you have access to one). Also, any reference MUST be attainable from open source, meaning it should not be a book or material that needs to be purchased of signed up for access.  Thank you in advanced.