In this program, learn about the causes of the Civil War. What were the events that triggered the start of the Civil War? What was the Missouri Compromise? What was Nat Turner’s rebellion? What was the Fugitive Slave Act? What was Uncle Tom’s Cabin? What was the Kansas Nebraska Act? What was the Dred Scott decision? What was John Brown’s raid? How did the election of 1860 contribute to the start of the Civil War? How did the secession of southern states contribute to the start of the Civil War? The answers to all of these questions are covered with detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting video, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice reviews at the end of each segment to reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.

Originally released by Wonderscape Entertainment, 2017. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on February 21, 2020.