One of the great misconceptions among modern Americans is that prior to the Civil War, the dispute over slavery was primarily moral in nature, when in fact it was more political in nature. The political tension regarding slavery had its roots in the Constitution, and exploded following the acquisition of territory after the Mexican American War. Unfortunately, most Americans don’t understand that history is complicated, and that major questions cannot be solved with simple, one-word answers.
One of the great misconceptions among modern Americans is that prior to the Civil War, the dispute over slavery was primarily moral in nature, when in fact it was more political in nature. The political tension regarding slavery had its roots in the Constitution, and exploded following the acquisition of territory after the Mexican American War. Unfortunately, most Americans don’t understand that history is complicated, and that major questions cannot be solved with simple, one-word answers.