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Discover how the powerful Democratic Party, once a unifying national force, fractured from within due to intense disagreements over slavery, ultimately setting the stage for the American Civil War. This video explores the internal divisions that crippled a dominant political entity.

In this deep dive, you will learn:
► How sectionalism, particularly over slavery's expansion, became the primary wedge that split the Democratic Party.
► The role of key events like the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision in intensifying these internal conflicts.
► The impact of 'fire-eaters' and the dramatic Charleston Convention of 1860, where southern delegates walked out, formally dividing the party.
► How the Democratic Party's collapse cleared the path for Abraham Lincoln's election and eliminated political compromise, leading directly to the Civil War.


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