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Why did the American Civil War happen? The primary cause was sectional differences. The spark was the election of Abraham Lincoln and the rising influence of the Republican Party. The divisions came from Europe.
The Jamestown colony was an axpression of English royal society transplanted into Virginia. The English crown influenced the development of the colony. The Mason-Dixon line existed. In the folk song “Dixie,” the idea of the South was announced.
The Plymouth colony was established by followers of Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector of England. The Plymouth Pilgrims dressed like Cromwell’s New Model Army. The idea of freedom was expressed in the song “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.”
During the period 1830 to 1860, three events became paramount. Andrew Jackson failed to renew the charter of the Bank of the United States. At about the same time, he threatened to arrest his own vice president, John C. Calhoun over states rights issues. And, finally, railroads connected the Middle West to the East.
Then came Lincoln. This man who wore a stovepipe hat and long black suit jackets. Lincoln refused to allow the expansion of slavery. Slavery was a static answer in a dynamic situation. Commerce was growing, and slaves didn’t have any money. The slaveholders feared President Lincoln. It doesn’t take much of an imagination to see him as another Oliver Cromwell.
Therefore, people could talk themselves into Civil War or war among the people.
Ken Kumler, Logansport
Letters
PUBLIC FORUM: War’s causes can be traced to Europe
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PUBLIC FORUM: Solar, wind power were considered
Ms. Madella Gellinger voiced some questions in her letter to the Pharos-Tribune April 21 about the new power plant. She asked why solar panels and wind turbines were not being considered
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PUBLIC FORUM: Minimize our risk before making bet
A Logansport letter-writer calls a local proposal to generate energy from refuse-derived fuels a risky gamble.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making event a success
A Big Brothers, Big Sisters representative is grateful for the community's support in a recent fundraiser.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Mayor tells residents of positive change
When the residents of Logansport elected me as their new mayor in November 2011, it was truly an honor.
Our city was battling back from a devastating loss of 1,500 jobs in five years, a recession that wasn’t letting up on the household income of our residents, a divided fire protection commitment in our county and an overall sense of loss in our community. -
PUBLIC FORUM: Say thank you during National Nurses Week
Having an unsuspected or immediate need for medical attention can be a traumatic event for just about any person. In our current healthcare system, there are entirely too many unknowns.
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PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for making the baseball season happen
With spring and warmer weather (finally!), brings another baseball season. The board and managers/coaches at Logansport Youth Baseball have been extremely busy over the past two years renovating both our fields to provide a quality atmosphere for our players and fans who support our league.
- PUBLIC FORUM: We need more jobs in Indiana and nation
- PUBLIC FORUM: Lincoln Day dinner a big success for Republicans
- PUBLIC FORUM: Thanks for caring about downtown Logansport
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PUBLIC FORUM: Direction is the best option presented
Logansport is facing a serious problem with our current coal-fired generation plant. New EPA regulations will require millions of dollars to upgrade or shut down. The city and LMU have been exploring options to provide a solution to this looming problem.
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