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The Impending Crisis, 1848-1861
Archival Summary & Scope
Winner of the 1977 Pulitzer Prize, David M. Potter's *The Impending Crisis* is the definitive history of antebellum America. This acclaimed work masterfully charts the chaotic forces that culminated in the Civil War, including westward expansion, the escalating slavery debate, the Dred Scott decision, John Brown's raid, Abraham Lincoln's rise, and Southern secession.Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed in the Read For Truth database under the primary pillar of American Civil War. It is cataloged here based on its relevance to established secondary research, thematic focus, and educational utility within this specific taxonomy.
