American Political History, 1763-1876, Part 2: The Slavery Controversy, Civil War And Reconstruction, 1820-1876 is a book written by Alexander Johnston and published in 1905. This book is a comprehensive account of the political history of the United States during the period of 1820-1876, focusing on the slavery controversy, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era. The book begins with an overview of the political, social, and economic conditions in the United States in the early 19th century, including the expansion of slavery and the rise of abolitionism. It then examines the major political events and figures of the period, including the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and the Emancipation Proclamation.The book also covers the major military campaigns and battles of the Civil War, including the Battle of Gettysburg and the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. It discusses the political and social changes that occurred during the Reconstruction era, including the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, and the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson.Throughout the book, Johnston provides detailed analysis and commentary on the political and social issues of the time, as well as the key figures who shaped American history during this period. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the political history of the United States, particularly the slavery controversy, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.In Two Parts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.