This book explains how Iowa helped in eliminating the opportunity for slavery in the western territories of America. This book also explains some of the preludes to the Civil War. (nebraskapress.unl.edu) For additional resources on this book, please click the link below: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/university-of-nebraska-press/978080327... For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.