Why was sectional compromise seemingly impossible in 1860, when such compromises had previously worked in 1820 and 1850? Since Lincoln had guaranteed to protect slavery in the states where it existed, why did the 7 southern states secede as soon as he was elected? Although I do not usually embrace "What if?" history, attempt to provide an alternative ending to the conflict over the institution of slavery.
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