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Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War, 1831-1861

Christopher Collier

Discusses attitudes and events that led up to the Civil War, particularly the institution of slavery.
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Arguing About Slavery

William Lee Miller

Presents a record of the nine-year contest waged in the United States House of Representatives, beginning in 1835, over the question of slavery, a battle spearheaded by former president John Quincy Ad
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Liberty for All?

Joy Hakim

This book discusses the period of growth in American history prior to the Civil War, describing the lives of people from a variety of backgrounds, including Jedediah Smith, Emily Dickinson, John James
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