Issues Confronting the Nation in the 1850s
The mid-19th century marked a tumultuous period in American history. The period faced a deeply polarized society, which came to a head in the succession crisis of 1860-61. The South’s economic development hinged on slavery and its use in the agricultural sector, while manufacturing was emphasized in the North, and it attracted immigrants. Slave-grown crops ... Read More
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