In the century and a half since the war’s end, historians, politicians, and laypeople have debated the causes of the U.S. Civil War: what truly led the Union to break up and turn on itself?

Episode 21: Causes of the U.S. Civil War (part 1)

15 Minute History is a podcast series is devoted to short, accessible discussions of important topics in World History and US History. The discussions will be conducted by the award winning faculty and graduate students at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Episode 21: Causes of the U.S. Civil War (part 1)

Episode 21: Causes of the U.S. Civil War (part 1)