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The Message Behind Slave Populations in the South: 1860 U.S. Map Showing the Distribution of Slave Populations in the South

In the year 1860, America was in the midst of a war with itself. The altercation in our country revolved around slavery. The North was against the enslaving of blacks, and the South was dependent on the institution of slavery … Continue reading

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Blog of The Week: Maphugger!

Click this link http://maphugger.com/ to check out an awesome blog displaying some of our generation’s newest most artistic maps! This blog is all about the diverse art of mapmaking, and shows the most unique maps you’ll see. If you want … Continue reading

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Atlas of the Week: Atlas of the Civil War

  The Atlas of the week is the “Atlas of the Civil War: A Complete Guide to the Tactics and Terrain of Battle” created by Stephen Hyslop and published in 2009. This Atlas shows maps, photos, and documents from the … Continue reading

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