"Explains the causes of the American Civil War, including legislative efforts to prevent the conflict, and the rising sectional tensions during the 1850s that ultimately led to rebellion by the Southern states"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliog.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 61) and index.
Contents
Seeds of conflict -- The compromise of 1850 -- Bleeding Kansas -- Deepening divisions -- The election of 1860 -- Secession and war.