California Gold and Clay's Compromise

Following the War with Mexico, the Gold Rush out west leads to the question of Californian statehood and the future of US expansion. In order to balance the tension between free and slave states, Henry Clay offers a compromise.

Chris Calton gives a revisionist look at the antebellum period leading up to the Civil War. This is the second episode in the second season of Historical Controversies.

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[imonlyamanandiwilldiesomed]

Did the founders decree that states could secede from the union?

IMO, Founders > everyone and every law afterward. But I'm not an American, so I guess my opinion doesn't matter, but I <3 America and the Founders.

[mtownzach]

Love the intro music.. like an old detective flick

[JuanAdam]

In the narrative, Calton says Sam Brannon "purchased a jar of gold dust." Back when precious metals were money, how did someone "purchase" money (except through trading services/labor/goods for money)?

[kj._.]

wow, these subtitles are something alright

[momorama]

I love when they talk about West Coast history

[jonnyfromfar]

Love this series you're the fucking man ~~~~ :D

God bless from Scamada [socialist shit hole dictatorship .. they just made a law that you cannot protest in front of abortion clinics get fined or jailed !! ] ..