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Tennessee Civil War 150

Was It Inevitable? | Secession Debate | TN Civil War 150

The issue of secession was hotly debated in Tennessee.

Aired 01/03/2011

Tennessee Civil War 150

Was It Inevitable? | Secession Debate | TN Civil War 150

Clip: Episode 1 | 3m 32sVideo has Closed Captions

The issue of secession was hotly debated in Tennessee.

The issue of secession was hotly debated in Tennessee.

Aired 01/03/2011

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Tennessee Civil War 150 is a local public television program presented by WNPT

Class System of Confederacy | Slavery | TN Civil War 150

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It was a rich man’s war, but a poor man’s fight. (1m 51s)

Harris for Secession | Secession Debate | TN Civil War 150

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Tennessee’s Governor made it clear where he stood on the issue. (2m 37s)

Life in TN in 1860 | Tough Times in TN| TN Civil War 150

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Setting the stage for the coming conflict. (1m 45s)

Lincoln and Slavery | Slavery | TN Civil War 150

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Abolishing slavery wasn’t his first priority. (4m 51s)

Possibility of Slave Rebellion | Slavery | TN Civil War 150

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Nothing struck fear into hearts of plantation owners like slave uprisings. (6m 51s)

Slave Rebellion in TN | Slavery | TN Civil War 150

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An inside look at slave rebellion in Tennessee. (1m 12s)

Tennessee Secedes | Slavery | TN Civil War 150

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A call from Washington pushes Tennessee into the Confederacy. (1m 15s)

TN Secedes | Secession Debate | TN Civil War 150

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A call from Washington pushes Tennessee into the Confederacy. (2m 38s)

TN Secession Debate | Secession Debate | TN Civil War 150

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The issue of secession was hotly debated in Tennessee. (5m 55s)

TN Secession Story | Secession Debate | TN Civil War 150

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What led to Tennessee’s break with the Union? (15m 54s)

TN Uncivil War | Tough Times in TN| TN Civil War 150

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Outside of town, no one was safe from guerilla warfare. (55s)

Union Occupation of TN | Tough Times in TN| TN Civil War 150

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Union occupation came early for much of Tennessee. (2m 38s)

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