Explore how the historic Election of 1860, featuring Abraham Lincoln and a fractured nation, served as the ultimate catalyst for the American Civil War.
Tag: popular sovereignty
How Bleeding Kansas Led to the Civil War
Explore how the violent clashes of Bleeding Kansas shattered early American compromises and directly paved the way for the outbreak of the Civil War.
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.