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“…Slavery and race were absolutely critical elements in the coming of the war”

November 26, 2009 11:23 pm
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I just saw another Rebel-flag emblazoned “Heritage not Hate” bumper sticker. I suspect I’ll see more during the sesquicentennial observances of the Civil War.  The “Heritage not Hate” folks claim slavery had nothing to do with the Civil War. Neo-Confederates – and there are more than a few in my native Kentucky – claim that 11 slave states – the Bluegrass State not among them — seceded over “states’ rights.” I teach history. Slavery had everything to do with the Civil War. “To put...

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