The American Civil War (Part 1)

The video covers Abraham Lincoln's early life, his rise in politics, and the tensions leading to the Civil War. It discusses the political climate, the issue of slavery, and the compromises made during territorial expansion. The video also highlights key events and figures in the abolitionist movement, the secession of Southern states, and the outbreak of the Civil War. It concludes with Lincoln's leadership during the war and the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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