Abraham Lincoln’s Election
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The Prelude to Civil War: Lincoln's Election and Southern Secession
This chapter explores the secession of seven southern states from the Union in response to Abraham Lincoln's election, highlighting its role as a crucial turning point that set the stage for the Civil War. Additionally, it hints at the broader theme of history's interconnectedness by referencing an upcoming discussion on a Soviet spy executed during World War II.
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