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Ben Stein’s Civil Warriors
A special exchange, as Ben replies individually to every writer.
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p> I remain confused about the true cause of the Civil War. History books say “slavery,” yet one may talk to any Southerner, and he/she will argue that slavery was not the issue, but state’s rights. Your article proposes that slavery is the only cause. Please let us hear from you. br> — unsigned /p> p> Well, the “state right” that was at issue was slavery…. Many thanks, Ben br> /p>
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