re: #45 Dianna

Oh, yes. But there are a series of conflicts that came to a head in the secession movement. It is more than possible to disagree on the importance and significance of each one. What one cannot ignore is that these issues could not (given the era and the passions of the participants) settled by discussion and compromise.

I have usually focused my attention in American History towards the Revolutionary era, because it just fascinates me. My knowledge of the Civil War era is not as strong, but I do understand that it was a number of issues coming to a head at the same time. But I agree with your assessment.

Next I wonder if carter would like distort the history of the crusades.