Bibliograph

Causes of the war, 1800-1861, edited by Tim Cooke

Type

Label

Causes of the war, 1800-1861, edited by Tim Cooke

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Causes of the war

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

772528332

Responsibility statement

edited by Tim Cooke

Series statement

Civil War highlights

Sub title

1800-1861

Summary

"In an almanac-like format, outlines the causes of the US Civil War, including the issues of slavery and states' rights. Also discusses the political environment and events that spurred the war, such as the election of Abraham Lincoln and the Raid on Harpers Ferry"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

What caused the war? -- A "peculiar institution" -- Abolition campaign -- The Missouri Compromise -- Kansas/Nebraska Act -- An abolitionist martyr -- A new president -- Election of Abraham Lincoln -- States' rights -- The South leaves the union -- The first shots -- Strangling the South -- Need to know

Target audience

juvenile

Classification