Was The Civil War Inevitable
One of the most prominent questions in history was, “Was the Civil War inevitable?” many have formed an opinion and a much agreed with conclusion has come about. Secession was inevitable based on the events that occurred from 1800-1859; The War with Mexico, the Acquisition of Oregon and Texas, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act were three of these important events that led to the inevitable secession and Civil War. Without these events the Civil War and the secession of the South could have been avoided and a solution to tensions created. However, these events did occur and led our nation to War. The War with Mexico not only increased national tensions but international tensions as well. Polk was after the territory of California and the expansion