How to write an argumentative discussion in regards to anti-war? The War of 1812 is often called America’s second w

 How to write an argumentative discussion in regards to anti-war?

The War of 1812 is often called America's second war of independence.  From the end of the American Revolution in 1783 until the United States declared war in 1812 the relationship between the United States and England was strained.  After the French Revolution began in 1789 our relationship with France also became more complicated, especially as the revolution became more violent and Napoleon Bonaparte rose to power.  Americans divided themselves into Pro-British and Pro-French factions.  This period was one of the most contentious in our history.   At times, we were as close to war with France as we were with England. 

This exercise asks the class to engage in a short debate about whether the United States should go to war with England.  The class is divided into groups, one group is pro-war the other anti-war.  If your last name begins with A-K you are in the pro war group; L-Z in the anti-war group.  

Two  posts are required.  In the first post you will make your case; in the post you must quote from at least two of the sources found in the attached document. The document contains a series of newspaper articles and public statements about the war.  There are both pro and anti-documents