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What Caused the Civil War According to the Confederates

The True Cause of the Civil War—A Never-Ending Debate If you’re in the mood to start a good argument, just ask someone a very simple question: “What caused the American Civil War?” In many parts of the United States, especially … Continue reading →

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Ulysses S. Grant vs Robert E. Lee on Slavery

In 1856, Robert E. Lee described slavery as a “moral & political evil.” That same year Ulysses S. Grant, who personally owned a slave at the time, apparently had no moral objection to the institution. But their actual actions toward … Continue reading →

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Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant: Their Surprising Views on Slavery

The Surprising Contrast Between Lee’s and Grant’s Views on Slavery The year 1856 was significant for both Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant in regard to their attitudes toward slavery. Within a few years, these men would both be … Continue reading →

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Slavery and the Golden Rule

White Christians in the South who supported slavery (as most did) had a problem. They were assured from practically every pulpit throughout the cotton states that slavery was an institution sanctioned by God. After all, they were taught, Abraham owned … Continue reading →

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