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TOBACCO AND THE CIVIL WAR.

The American Civil War was a devastating conflict that still reverberates throughout American society to this day. The use of slaves in the southern states was a massive reason for this war, and slave use was profoundly affected by the impact of tobacco on southern society. Tobacco use was very common during this era and grew most successfully in the South. As a result, slave owners pushed their slaves to the limits when growing crops, often abusing them. The horrible reality of human slavery led to revolts, agitation in the northern states, and ultimately the Civil War. have found that the damage is more severe than many nicotine users may realize, particularly younger ones. And since nicotine hijacks the brain and often forces a person to continue using for their whole life, they may continually damage their mind for the rest of their lives. Nicotine Poisons the Body Although nicotine addiction starts in the mind, a majority of the damage caused by this substance occurs in the body. This damage occurs because nicotine causes an increase in the body’s metabolism that more quickly wears out organs like the heart and lungs. This increased rate also puts a strain on the blood vessels and veins of the body, which may develop damage more quickly. However, readers must also remember that nicotine is classified as a poison, which means it causes damage to whatever it touches in the body. Few people who vape understand this fact and think that

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