Then Lincoln decided on a huge tax for southern States, 60%. The south knew they could not withstand such a hit. and there was no bargaining with these people because we had no representation in Washington. So we went to war.
I would love to read more about this if anyone has a starting point. It definitely would explain things a lot better. I've always thought "war was about slavery" narrative was a proxy for the fact that it would threaten the south's economy.
Definitely makes it clear why the South sees secession as their 1776v2, and the war as the "War of Northern Aggression"...
In what way? Did they tend to be for or against him? I'm going to assume more accurate than textbooks today?
Thanks for elaborating. I have some reading to do.
I would love to read more about this if anyone has a starting point. It definitely would explain things a lot better. I've always thought "war was about slavery" narrative was a proxy for the fact that it would threaten the south's economy.
Definitely makes it clear why the South sees secession as their 1776v2, and the war as the "War of Northern Aggression"...
I just got through “Blacklisted by History”. Somewhat dry but a pretty thorough defense. Would recommend.
I've had in on my bookshelf for years, been meaning to get around to reading it.
venona project
Try this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=neWnpzpI0jg