Causes Of The Civil War Melvin Matheny
The North Were antislavery Believed in words of Thomas Jefferson “All men are created equal” The churches saw it as sinful Was more industrialized than the South
The South Believed in slavery Was major part of their economy Less industry meant they needed slaves Saved money by not paying for slaves
Succession By Feb. 1861 seven states had seceded Formed Confederate States of America South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas Later 4 more joined Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia.
Beginnings of War 1861 Confederacy took forts in their borders They rejected peace talks with Union War had Begun
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