"The irrepressible conflict propounded by abolitionism has produced now its legitimate fruits - disunion"
- John H. Reagan
About this Quote
John H. Reagan's quote is describing the conflict between the North and South in the United States throughout the mid-1800s. The conflict was triggered by the abolitionist motion, which looked for to end slavery in the United States. The quote suggests that the conflict in between the North and South, which was triggered by the abolitionist motion, has actually resulted in the disunion of the United States. This disunion ultimately caused the American Civil War, which was fought between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South). Reagan's quote is a reminder of the repercussions of the dispute between the North and South, and how it ultimately led to the disunion of the United States. It also serves as a warning of the potential consequences of any conflict, and how it can lead to the disunion of a country.
This quote is written / told by John H. Reagan between October 8, 1818 and March 6, 1905. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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