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Causes of the war : 1860-1861  Cover Image Book Book

Causes of the war : 1860-1861 / edited by Tim Cooke.

Cooke, Tim, 1961- (Added Author).

Summary:

"In an almanac-like format, outlines the causes of the US Civil War, including the issues of slavery and states' rights. Also discusses the political environment and events that spurred the war, such as the election of Abraham Lincoln and the Raid on Harpers Ferry"--Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781599208138 (library binding)
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
  • Publisher: Mankato, Minn. : Smart Apple Media, 2013.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
What caused the war? -- A "peculiar institution" -- Abolition campaign -- The Missouri Compromise -- Kansas/Nebraska Act -- An abolitionist martyr -- A new president -- Election of Abraham Lincoln -- States' rights -- The South leaves the union -- The first shots -- Strangling the South -- Need to know.
Subject: United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > History > Juvenile literature
Slavery > Southern States > History > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Malheur County Public Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Ontario Community Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Ontario Community Library j. 973.7 COOKE (Text) 33330004135093 Juvenile Non-Fiction Available -


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