nov 7, 1848 - Election of 1848
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In the election of 1848, slavery was a big topic. Many were going for antislavery. General Zachary Talor was nominated by the Whings to run for presidency, he was a Louisiana slave owner joining the defense of slavery. Taylor won a majority in the electoral college. In the end, his denferce caused the public to openly join a side playing a part in the Civil War.
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