Explore how the historic Election of 1860, featuring Abraham Lincoln and a fractured nation, served as the ultimate catalyst for the American Civil War.
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The First Black Man Elected to Congress Was Nearly Blocked From Taking His Seat
Discover how Hiram Revels overcame a racist constitutional challenge to become the first Black man elected to Congress, shaping the Reconstruction era.
9 Events That Led to the Civil War
Explore the 9 key events, from Bleeding Kansas to the Dred Scott decision, that shattered American unity and directly triggered the American Civil War.