Assess the extent to which slavery was the principal cause of the American Civil War. The American Civil War of 1861 – 1865 occurred principally because of slavery. Although other catalysts contributed to the outbreak of war‚ all were inextricably bound to the institution of slavery‚ which ultimately upset the equilibrium between the North and the South. Economic differences highlighted through agriculture and industry‚ states rights and the admission of new states as slave or free and the constitution
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Main Cause Of the Civil War? There were many things that led to the Civil War. They were slavery‚ politics‚ and state right versus the federal government‚ expansionism‚ sectionalism‚ and economics. Historians argue over what the main cause really was that led to the Civil War since no one can really say for sure what it was. Slavery was the main cause of the Civil War. One of the main causes of the Civil War was the argument over slavery. Though slavery was not the only reason why the civil war
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speaks on " slavery and state rights “ and what truly caused the civil war‚ several factors are taken into consideration while contributing to the outbreak of the civil war. Among these factors‚ I believe that slavery was out of control and became the main cause of change. Slavery was not just arising‚ but had slowly become a social and moral issue that deeply caused a divide in the nation. The institution of slavery shaped the political world‚ influenced the economy and their systems and defined ways
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* Causes of the Civil War Long Term Causes * Social‚ Cultural Divide between North and South * Economic Divide between North and South * Political Divide between North and South: Collapse of Political System: Inability to Compromise * Slavery * Causes of the Civil War: Long Term Causes (from Colonial Times) * 1. Social and Cultural Divide between North and South * North: more urbanized‚ more diverse‚ more developed‚ more advanced infrastructure / transportation
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Cause-and-Effect Essay final draft The American Civil War Everyone wants independence and freedom to do what they want. Kids want freedom from their parents to do what they want. When I was younger‚ I wanted to play computer games whenever I wanted. When I wanted to play computer games‚ my mom wanted me to study or do my homework. Freedom to do what people wanted to do is what caused the American Civil war only on a much larger scale; the whole south wanted to own and use slaves. The
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played a major role in causing the Civil War. The North and South became very divided over slavery‚ which was the main cause of the Civil War. For example‚ the North wanted to completely abolish slavery because the people believed it was morally wrong. On the other hand‚ the South wanted to keep slavery because it was the only way their economy would survive‚ plus they thought they were morally wrong. The split between the two sides began way before the Civil War‚ over slavery‚ during the Constitutional
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The Civil War The Civil War started in 1861 and lasted for four years until the south surrendered in 1865. The war was between the northern states and the southern states of the United States. Since the War there has been a lot of discussions among historians arguing about the cause of the war. Historians have yet to agree if the cause was social‚ political‚ economical or a mix of them. Most of those who believe it was because of economic reasons believe that it was because of The Sectional
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American had much to boast about in 1850‚ their nation was vastly larger‚ richer‚ and more powerful than in the 1800 but only eleven years later‚ the nation fell into civil war. America had struggled throughout time before the arrival of the civil war. The effect that lead to civil war was the Kansas-Nebraska Act‚ 1854 (Bleeding Kansas)‚ Compromise of 1850‚ Panic of 1857‚ Dred Scott Decision (1857)‚ John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry‚ and Election of Abraham Lincoln. The Missouri Compromise was
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Andrew Jackson looked on toward a new democracy after his victory at New Orleans. The changes in this time period‚ after the war of 1812‚ would send America into a troubled future. The Post war political and economic changes would prove to be another stepping stone in America’s evolving democracy. The political changes after the War of 1812 would redefine America’s newly founded Democracy and contribute to a greater national government. Andrew Jackson gained America’s respect after his victory
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Political liberalism emphasizes the social contract‚ in which citizens make the laws and they all agree to abide by those laws. It is supported on the belief that individuals know what is best for them. Political liberalism grants political representation to all adult citizens regardless of sex‚ race‚ or financial status. It highlights the “rule of law” and favors liberal democracy. It works on the principle that individuals are the foundation of rules and civilization. Furthermore‚ society and
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