The Last Senator To Be Expelled (1862)
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Northern Sentiments and Slavery During the Civil War
This chapter explores the complex political attitudes in the North during the Civil War, with a focus on a pro-slavery Indiana senator whose ambitions were intertwined with economic interests in slavery. It highlights the mixed sentiments among residents regarding slavery and the Confederacy, revealing the precarious balance between personal ambitions and public loyalty amidst broader national unity.
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