This book traces the epic career of Henry Clay, the American statesman known as the "Great Compromiser" for his manner of settling debates over slavery between Northern and Southern states. Clay was an eloquent speaker who strengthened the position of Speaker of the House. Later, in the Senate, Clay advocated the Compromise of 1850, a series of acts that he hoped would settle the strife between abolitionists and slave owners. Clay's heroic efforts in U.S. politics were able to, at least temporarily, keep the Union intact ...
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This book traces the epic career of Henry Clay, the American statesman known as the "Great Compromiser" for his manner of settling debates over slavery between Northern and Southern states. Clay was an eloquent speaker who strengthened the position of Speaker of the House. Later, in the Senate, Clay advocated the Compromise of 1850, a series of acts that he hoped would settle the strife between abolitionists and slave owners. Clay's heroic efforts in U.S. politics were able to, at least temporarily, keep the Union intact despite the looming issue of slavery.
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