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The U.S. Civil War: Seeds of Conflict (Part 2)
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What if the roots of America's greatest conflict lay in the clash of two economic philosophies? This episode of Double Helix Blueprint of Nations uncovers the profound economic, cultural, and political divides that shaped Antebellum America and set the stage for the Civil War. We explore how the North's bustling industrial economy, driven by factories, railroads, and innovation, stood in stark contrast to the South's agrarian society deeply entrenched in cotton production and slavery. Hear the compelling stories of how enslaved labor generated immense profits for the planter aristocracy and understand why these economic disparities contributed to the Union's advantage in resources and manpower as the nation edged closer to conflict.
As tensions mounted, demographic and ideological rifts further deepened the divide between North and South. Discover the North's burgeoning population and thriving social reform movements, championed by iconic figures like Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison, advocating for workers' rights, women's suffrage, and abolitionism. Contrast this with the South's rigid social hierarchy and fierce defense of slavery, led by influential leaders such as Robert Barnwell Rhett and William Lowndes Yancey. We'll also traverse key historical milestones, from the Missouri Compromise to the Mexican-American War, and the Compromise of 1850, shedding light on how these events propelled the nation toward an inevitable clash. Join us for a riveting exploration of the forces that drove America to the brink of war.
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1. The U.S. Civil War: Seeds of Conflict (Part 2) (00:00:00)
2. Economic Divide in Antebellum America (00:00:06)
3. Cultural and Political Divide in America (00:11:59)
4. The Road to Civil War (00:21:48)
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