THE CIVIL WAR:  CAUSES, EVENTS AND CONSEQUENCES

In his support of the compromise of 1850, Daniel Webster aligned himself with Henry Clay and Stephen Douglas in an attempt to prevent the breakup of the Union.   On March 7th 1850, Webster gave one of his most famous speeches, characterizing himself "not as a Massachusetts man, nor as a Northern man but as an American..."    Webster was a great advocate of preserving the union.  His southern opponent was equally dedicated to preserving states rights including the right to seceed from the union.  That opponent was John C. Calhoun.  To learn more about Daniel Webster, his life and times visit the websites listed below (just click on them).

Wikipedia

Short biography of Daniel Webster

Great speeches of Daniel Webster

When you are ready, let's learn more about Webster's opponent Calhoun.  Click here

Music: The Battle Hymn of the Republic by William Steffe, Lyrics by Julia Ward Howe

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