What is it that we are intended to discuss regarding 1856? Is this to be another Civil War thread?
This series covering the events of 160 years ago began at the end of last year (1855). The purpose is to learn about U.S. history leading up to and including the Civil War. I didn't put that in the monthly description appearing in reply #1 of every thread because the war won't start for another five years and I don't want to jinx the plan by promising something that far off. But if all goes well we will be here in April of 1861/2021 when Fort Sumter is bombarded.