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Watching PBS and they have author John Stauffer of Harvard who is crediting John Brown and his raid on Harper's Ferry as leading to the election of Lincoln. Stauffer contends that if John Brown never raided Harper's Ferry, or if he was never born, that the following would occur:

1. Douglas wins the election over Lincoln
2. The Civil War is postponed at least 4 years.

It is my belief that by the time Buchanan gets into office the Civil War is inevitable. What does AH.com think?
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