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Take a look in the Christopher Brennan Library for books that will supplement your learning and understanding of slavery and its contribution to the outbreak of the US civil war.
The American Civil War by
As the American historian Bruce Catton once wrote, the Civil war "was not an ending but a beginning"--not a quaint, romantic memory, but an enduring, living presence. The debates in this book deal with many issues of importance today, including states rights, civil rights, and the nature of American government. One cannot understand the history of the U.S. without understanding the history and controversies of the Civil War.
The Origins of the American Civil War, 1846-1871 by 
American Slavery, 1619 -1877 by 
History of American Slavery by 
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Slavery began to flourish in the U.S. at the end of the 18th century with Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin. Serious objections to slavery began as early as 1831 and the abolitionist movement in the North grew quickly. Between Lincoln's election and his inauguration, 7 southern states seceded from the Union. The expected war began with the attack on Fort Sumter.
This LibGuide will assist you to answer the question "To what extent were the growing differences between the North and the South responsible for causing the American Civil War."
