Historical Controversies

Throughout the 1850s, tensions over slavery continued to divide the Northern and Southern states. Finally, after the election of Abraham Lincoln, seven of the fifteen slave states broke away from the Union.

Chris Calton concludes the story of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry.

Chris Calton tells the story of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry.

Chris Calton continues the story of William Walker and his hope of “Americanizing” Latin America.