The American Civil War as it is often called lasted for four years, devastating the South, and the Constitution of the United States by establishing destructive War Power Precedent for the President of the United States, proclaimed as necessary by Abraham Lincoln. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the commencement of the Reconstruction Era plunged the United States into a new age that consolidated power to the federal government and put into question the sovereignty of the individual States.

<p>The American Civil War as it is often called lasted for four years, devastating the South, and the Constitution of the United States by establishing destructive War Power Precedent for the President of the United States, proclaimed as necessary by Abraham Lincoln. The assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the commencement of the Reconstruction Era plunged the United States into a new age that consolidated power to the federal government and put into question the sovereignty of the individual States.</p>

U.S. Constitution through the lens of Christianity. Douglas V. Gibbs is a Radio Host, Author, Public Speaker, and outspoken proponent for the spread of constitutional literacy and patriotic advocacy.  Doug has appeared on television, radio, and podcasts and is an award-winning blogger and freelance newspaper columnist whose articles appear in both print, and online.

<p>U.S. Constitution through the lens of Christianity. Douglas V. Gibbs is a Radio Host, Author, Public Speaker, and outspoken proponent for the spread of constitutional literacy and patriotic advocacy. &nbsp;Doug has appeared on television, radio, and podcasts and is an award-winning blogger and freelance newspaper columnist whose articles appear in both print, and online.</p>