Lincoln's Political Struggles
Lincoln's time in Congress is marked by his challenge to the narrative of the Mexican-American War, questioning the justification for conflict. Despite his efforts, including the spot resolutions, he faces backlash from Democrats. The passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act reignites his political passion, as it threatens to undo the Missouri Compromise and expand slavery into new territories, pushing him back into the political arena.In this clip
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43: Honest Abe, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, & John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry
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