The 1860 presidential election in the United States is one of the most historic events in American history, marking the start of the country’s passage into civil war, a time of incredible division, ...

The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 was a watershed moment in American history, changing forever the political and social landscape of the nation. Coming at a time when the nation was divided over ...

On December 20, 1860, South Carolina passed her ordinance of secession. Then she sent commissioners to Washington to seek recognition of her independence, and dispatched agents to urge other States to ...

As America pushed westward, old divisions over slavery deepened — setting the stage for Civil War. America was halfway ...

Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States. His election was among the reasons that led to the ...

Police in Chongqing have launched a criminal investigation into Shen Pao-yang, a figure the Chinese mainland identifies as a "Taiwan independence" separatist, on suspicion of secession offenses, ...

THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION) ACT, 1967 (“UAP ACT”)2. THE PREVENTION OF MONEY-LAUNDERING ACT, 2002 (“PMLA ACT”)3. THE ...

MCDONALD COUNTY, Mo. — The attempt by officials in McDonald County to secede from Missouri — and become an independent territory — is now the focus of a new Crowder College exhibit. At Crowder College ...

"A moonlight mind" -- "My politics are short and sweet" -- "The monstrous injustice of slavery" -- Dred Scott -- "The better angels of our nature" -- "All the laws but one" -- "A people's contest" -- ...