Research Questions:
1. What was the unfair treatment of the African American community by the southern states following the practices of upholding slavery?
2. What was the quest for freedom by the growing African American community?
3. What was the progression of northern states into industrialization, which provided for the liberalization progress that helped to offer shelter for the runaway slaves?
Thesis Statement: The occurrence of the American civil war of April 12, 1861 – May 26, 1865, between the northern states and the southern confederation states is the defining moment in recognition of the democratic space by the larger American community and promotion of federalism.
