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A House Divided

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A House Divided [1854 to 1859]

A society in the throes of a life-and-death struggle faces an unbridgeable gulf
between moderate voices and extremist views, putting both sides on a tragic collision course.

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For years South Carolina had talked about secession (1830’s Tariff issue). Talk of secession had become a perpetual threat through the 1830s and 1840s. It was fueled by a clash of interests: Abolition of slavery vs. Territorial expansion.

The key theme from 1820 to 1854 is COMPROMISE. However, the tide begins to turn