Indian Mutiny, also called Sepoy Mutiny or First War of Independence, widespread but unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in India in 1857–59. Begun in Meerut by Indian troops (sepoys) in the service of the British East India Company, it spread to Delhi, Agra, Kanpur, and Lucknow.
What led to the outbreak of the bloodiest conflict in the history of North America? A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the moral issue of slavery. In fact, it was the economics of slavery and political control of that system that was central to the conflict.
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Jackson's successor, President Martin Van Buren, viewed Texas annexation<span> as an immense political liability that would empower the anti-slavery </span>northern<span> Whig</span>opposition<span> – especially if </span>annexation<span> provoked a war with Mexico.</span>
