Beginning with the Gag Rule of the 1830s and continuing to Lincoln's election in 1860,the United States of America experienced a deepening crisis of sectional division and political breakdown. What are the most important events and issues during that period that ultimately led the country to Civil War? Why did all efforts at compromise
seemingly fail to keep the sectional crisis from getting worse? Be sure to include specific people, events and dates in your response.

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