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The US Civil War

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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Understanding the Civil War: Slavery at the Core

The Civil War remains a complex and contentious issue, often debated regarding its root causes, with slavery identified as the fundamental issue. While some argue about states' rights, evidence shows a strong correlation between slave ownership and support for the Confederacy. Regions in the South without slave ownership, such as Appalachia and Kentucky, primarily sided with the Union, highlighting that the presence of slavery was a key factor in determining allegiance during the war.

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