Civil War: Background Issues (revised)

Duration: 800 Feet

Year Published: 1900

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Complete Record: In 1820, the U.S. has entered an era of good feeling, a time of growing pride and unity. But profound economic and social changes, abolitionist activity, and 40 years of territorial expansion have heightened tension over slavery, produced outbreaks of violence, and split political parties. The Dred Scott decision inflames the North, Lincoln's election threatens the South, and years of repeated compromise come to an end as South Carolina acts on the threat to secede


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