What were the deep origins and root causes of the Civil War? In the first of four episodes we chart how the North and South became bitterly divided over slavery. Don is joined by Professor Chandra Manning, author of 'What This Cruel War was Over' to discuss how slavery led to the American Civil War.

Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.

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