Causes of the Civil War

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States Rights South- states should have more
power. States have right to secede North-
Believes in strong Fed. Govt. and secession is
unconstitutional
Slavery South- slavery is a state issue and
necessary to maintain the Southern Economy. Felt
slaves treated well. North- Mostly opposed, but
not willing to outlaw it. Most wanted to stop
its spread
Economy South- farmers and plantation owners
oppose protective tariff. Feel it favors
northern industry at expense of
southerners. North- factory workers, shippers
favor tariff to make American industry on equal
footing with foreign competitors.
Causes of the Civil War
Abolitionist Movement South- protected slavery as
way of life. Abolitionists need to mind own
business. North- became catalyst (cause) for war
when John Brown used violence to end slavery
Slavery in the Territories Compromise of
1850 Slavery banned in D.C. Fugitive Slave Act
strengthened Kansas-Nebraska Act Popular
Sovereignty- new states vote to be
slave/free Bleeding Kansas
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