re: Was the civil war over slavery?

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Jesus Christ. Here goes the racists trying to defend their indefensible position.

Yes it was about slavery. I didn't even read your post because it was too long...so full disclosure. But been down this path before. Go read the articles of secession for each of the states and see how many times slave, slavery or some form of that word is used.

I wish that those that want to claim state's rights would just stand up and own it. State your a racist and proud of it and if you could, you'd bring slavery back today. I'd respect you more for not trying to sugar coat everything to make yourself feel better.

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I was brought up being told it was all about the state's rights and not to let anyone tell you differently. I believed this until I took an interest in history and did my own research in high school...As soon as I read the Articles of Succession, I realized how wrong I was... Slavery was the driving force of succession which led to the war. Go look them up and read for yourself...don't just go by what your dads, dad, dad told him because it is simply untrue.