James O. Horton of George Washington University contrasts the Eastern radical abolitionist views of slavery, epitomized by those of William Lloyd Garrison, with the more conservative views on race relations held in Illinois—from which Abraham Lincoln developed his own views.

To listen to this clip, select "Abolitionism in Antebellum Illinois" under "African-American Experience Video."

Julie Roy Jeffrey of Goucher College discusses women's increasing involvement in politics in the antebellum U.S., focusing on their involvement in circulating and supporting anti-slavery petitions and publications and arranging events to support abolitionism.

Julie Roy Jeffrey of Goucher College discusses the formation of abolitionist societies in the antebellum U.S., focusing particularly on the formation of such societies by women.

To view this clip, scroll to "The Formation of Anti-slavery Societies in the Antebellum North" under "African-American Experience Video."

Michael Johnson of the John Hopkins University discusses the lives and origins of free African Americans in the North prior to the Civil War, looking particularly at the Northern reaction to the Fugitive Slave Law.

To view this clip, scroll to "Free Blacks in the Antebellum North" under "African-American Experience Video."

Gerald Prokopowicz of the Lincoln Museum examines Lincoln's development of a political language balanced between formal oratory and direct speech.

To view this clip, scroll to "Lincoln's Political Rhetoric and the Growth of American Democracy" under "Abraham Lincoln's Biography Video."

Gerald Prokopowicz of the Lincoln Museum very briefly looks at Abraham Lincoln's association with the Whig party and his reasons for choosing it, as a believer in free labor.

To view this clip, scroll to "Lincoln the Whig" under "Abraham Lincoln's Biography Video."

Gerald Prokopowicz of the Lincoln Museum outlines Lincoln's experiences as a captain in the Black Hawk War and the general ineffectiveness of militia in Lincoln's day.

To view this clip, select "Abraham Lincoln's Militia Service in the Black Hawk War" under "Abraham Lincoln's Biography Video."

Gerald Prokopowicz of the Lincoln Museum looks at Abraham Lincoln's remarks on women in politics, and considers the increasing presence of women in politics throughout the 19th century.

To view to this clip, scroll to "Abraham Lincoln, Women, and Politics" under "Abraham Lincoln's Biography Video."

Gerald Prokopowicz of the Lincoln Museum looks at Abraham Lincoln's views on slavery, contrasting them with those expressed by Stephen Douglas in the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

To listen to this clip, select "Abraham Lincoln's Attitudes Toward Race and Slavery" under "Abraham Lincoln's Biography Video."

Gerald Prokopowicz of the Lincoln Museum discusses the importance of religious beliefs in presidential campaigns in Abraham Lincoln's day, and considers what is known of Lincoln's changing religious views.

To listen to this clip, select "Abraham Lincoln's Religious Beliefs and Public Life" under "Abraham Lincoln's Biography Video."