The Election of 1860 & the Road to Disunion Crash Course US History

The video explores the causes of the American Civil War, emphasizing slavery as the primary factor. It discusses the Fugitive Slave Law, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the Dred Scott decision, highlighting their roles in escalating tensions. The rise of the Republican Party and the election of Abraham Lincoln are also covered, along with John Brown's raid, setting the stage for the Civil War.

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