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Which of these PODs is best to prevent or delay the American Civil War?

1. 1798. The Alien and Sedition act never happens, so John Adams is re-elected in 1800.

2. 1824. Henry Clay wins the Election over Adams and Jackson.

3. 1828. Adams is re-elected over Jackson.

4. 1841. William Henry Harrison makes a shorter speech at his inauguration so completes at least a term and preventing John Tyler from ascending to the Presidency.

5. 1844. Clay wins or the Mexican-American War doesn't happen in another way.

6. 1850. Zachary Taylor doesn't die.

7. 1852. Winfield Scott wins the election.

8. 1853. Benjamin Pierce does not die in a train crash, so Franklin Pierce is less depressed in his Presidency.

9. 1860. Somehow the Democrats don't divide and Stephen Douglas win election.
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