American Ride

A Time of Compromise: Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore (10x6)

Air date: Jun 06, 2016

The year 1850 was a time of compromise, but neither Zachary Taylor or Millard Fillmore did much to ease the tension. The question of expanding slavery into the territories brought about a constitutional crisis. Senator Henry Clay and Stephen Douglas would craft the "deal" that was meant to keep the Union together.