Crisis & Civil War

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The Civil War Era was a pivotal time in American history, marked by the conflict between the Northern states and the Southern states over issues such as slavery and states' rights. The war ultimately led to the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery.

Leaders must choose: public duty or private convictions

Avoiding conflict can precipitate a worse one

Millard Fillmore

Misreading a nation’s morals can Turn catastrophic

Franklin Pierce

Compromise that betrays values alienates all sides

Drew Gilpin Faust

Individual liberty is served by pursuit of the common good

Abraham Lincoln

Public service demands resilience—not perfection

Mary Todd Lincoln

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John Adams and Respect

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The Early Republic

The Age of Expansion

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