Chicago / Turabian History

Apostles of Disunion Review

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Please pick one of following.
1. Who were the Dews so-called apostles of disunion? Where did they come from and where did they go? More importantly, what was their mission? In other words, what gospel were these apostles sent to preach? Were they successful? What is the most important thing that can be learned from the words and actions of the apostles of disunion?

2. Dew says that the INS test for U.S. naturalization accepts two different answers to the question, the Civil War was fought over what important issue? What are the two possible answers? Why is it problematic that this question why did Americans fight their bloodiest war does not have a single answer, but instead two, seemingly mutual exclusive answers? What would the apostles of disunion answered to that question in 1860-61? After reading Dew, what is your answer to the question? Why?

3. Early in Apostles of Disunion, Dew makes reference to a number of current events that took place when he was finishing his book. What were the events? Why were these events so contentious? Can you see any parallels to events that have been going on recently in the country? What would Dew argue was at the heart of these fights? Do you agree with Dew or not? Why or why not?