The nation undergoes several crucial events leading to all out war which had long become the only path available. Topics covered in this episode include: Nat Turner's Rebellion, The Fugitive Slave Act, the Dred Scott decision, the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, The Election of 1860, Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln's First Inaugural Address, Fort Sumter, The Battle of Bull Run, The Naval Buildup and the national realization that this was not going to be a short lived war.

The American Civil War (Part III) A House Divided Welcome to Part III of The Monday American series on the American Civil War; the story of America's darkest days in which it ultimately becomes the nation's brightest hour. In order to find out more about this episode, or the series as a whole, please visit the official website by clicking here!    Fill out the new (anonymous) 6 question survey to contribute to the growth of the show! Six questions and less than seconds gives the podcast anonymous information about its audience in order to further grow and expand the listener base!   Please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe to the show on whatever platform you listen on! It helps the show out tremendously when you do so and we greatly appreciate the support!   Show Topics and Timestamps: Nat Turner’s Rebellion (2:45) The Fugitive Slave Act (8:30) Uncle Toms Cabin (13:30) The Kansas-Nebraska Bill (14:25) The Dred Scott Case (16:40) The Emergence of Abraham Lincoln (20:55) Secession from the Union (30:45) Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address (36:20) The Fort Sumter Crisis (40:00) The Battle of Bull Run (54:04) Gen. Ulysses S. Grant Takes Forts Henry and Donelson (1:01:53)   Other:

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