What events and developments led to the start of the Civil War

1848: The Mexican War Ends

1850: The Fugitive Slave Act Passes

1852: 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' Is Published

1856: 'Bleeding Kansas' Riots Shock Northerners

1856: Charles Sumner Attacked by Preston Brooks on the U.S. Senate Floor

1857: Dred Scott Loses His Case to Be Free

well the lessons we can learn is how quickly our fragile freedoms can be overcome. mccarthy rose to power in 1950 of a tsunami of anti-communist hysteria, brandishing a lost of "known communists" in the state department, and held public trials to enhance his political clout. he had fallen from power but only when his attacks were against the u.s. army broadcast to millions of americans to their homes exposing his indecent persecution of the innocence of people. the senate censured him in december 1954 disgraced and discredited, he had died three years later at the age of 47..i hope my answer has you.. good day to you..

during the 20th century, the role of the vice president has evolved into more of an executive branch position. now, the vice president is usually seen as an integral part of a president's administration and presides over the senate only on ceremonial occasions or when a tie-breaking vote may be needed.