Question: Which event in the westward expansion had the greatest impact on African Americans? Rank
the top 5. Be prepared to explain why is your top choice. Use information from the lesson
to help you better understand the compromises and consequences of each event.
The events to analyze
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Dred Scott v. Sandford

Fugitive Slave Act #4
Nat Turner's Rebellion #51
Bleeding Kansas
Harpers Ferry
1. Post your top 5 list with an explanation of at least 2 sentences for why you believe your top
choice brought the greatest change to Africans Americans.
2. Find 2 classmates in the discussion group and reply to them either agreeing or disagreeing with
their point of view on this topic. Explain your position using complete sentences and sound
reasoning.
Sample response (Please reply to 2 classmates):
I agree/disagree with your choice for what had the #1 impact on African Americans because .
3. In your Assessments, copy and paste everything you wrote on the discussion board into the
Student Comments box letting your teacher know you have completed your posting and
responded to 2 students.