Historic Papers on the Causes of the Civil War - Hardcover

by Eugenia Dunlap Potts (Author)

Historic Papers On The Causes Of The Civil War is a book that delves into the various reasons that led to the American Civil War. The book is compiled and edited by Eugenia Dunlap Potts and includes a collection of primary source documents, speeches, and letters from key figures of the time period. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the end of the Civil War in 1865. It includes documents from the founding of the United States, the Missouri Compromise, the Dred Scott decision, the Compromise of 1850, and the Emancipation Proclamation. The book also includes speeches from Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, and Jefferson Davis, among others. The documents provide insight into the political, social, and economic issues that led to the Civil War, including slavery, states' rights, and sectionalism. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the causes of the Civil War and the events leading up to it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.