1861 – The Crittenden Resolution, which called for the American Civil War to be fought to preserve the Union and not for slavery, was passed by the U.S. Congress., which called for the American Civil War to be fought to preserve the Union and not for slavery, was passed by the U.S. Congress.

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… take a deep breath because the stuff started before 1861!

But for the facts: You have got to read the entire article and click on the links to actually understand the ugly!

The 1860 Compromise That Would Have Preserved Slavery in the US Constitution

The author of Crittenden Compromise argued his six amendments presented a good deal. But then-President-elect Lincoln drew a firm line.

UPDATED: JULY 11, 2023 | ORIGINAL: DECEMBER 6, 2021

For the entire article, please go to: history.com/news/crittenden-compromise-slavery-civil-war

The article is long the facts are real, and we should all thank Farrell Evans for this exceptional fact-based historical reminder.

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