Civil War and Emancipation
- Episode aired Sep 11, 2020
In 1861, the south's threats of seceding the union led to the start of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln's primary goal was to minimize secession talks. But, as black slaves who were ... Read allIn 1861, the south's threats of seceding the union led to the start of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln's primary goal was to minimize secession talks. But, as black slaves who were forced to fight for the confederacy escaped to union territory, a shift occurred that work... Read allIn 1861, the south's threats of seceding the union led to the start of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln's primary goal was to minimize secession talks. But, as black slaves who were forced to fight for the confederacy escaped to union territory, a shift occurred that worked in the favor of the president. Slave owners in the south found themselves at a disadvan... Read all