It's All Politics Slavery, Not States' Rights, Caused Civil War Whose Political Effects Linger April 12, 2011 • Slavery was the Civil War's cause despite revisionists saying otherwise. Historian Adam Goodheart, who has a new book on the critical year of "1861" said he thinks part of the reason for that revisionism is the difficulty some Southerners have in believing their ancestors fought for slavery.
The Two-Way Civil War Anniversary Stirs Up Debate On The War's Meaning November 30, 2010 • The 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War is nearly upon us and the battle over how to remember this traumatic struggle is still fresh in the air.
Tell Me More Did Slavery Enhance The American Economy? October 7, 2008 • Host Michel Martin talks about TMM's recent trip to Rhode Island for a Freedom Festival, marking the bicentennial of slavery's end.
Blog Of The Nation Dangerous Satire October 4, 2007 • Abolitionists satirized slavery... Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/14991608/14993501" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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