Differences Between the North and the South

Slavery The North opposed slavery Slavery was morally wrong The South supported slavery Slavery was needed to support the agricultural economy The NorthThe South

States Rights The needs of the National Government overruled the needs of individual states Breaking away from the U.S. was seen as an act of treason The needs of the individual states should not be overruled by the national government States had the right to break away from the U.S. The NorthThe South

The Economy Poor farmland and the abundance of mineral resources Industry and factory work were the main source of income Excellent farmland, few mineral resources, and abundant slave labor Few factories, farming was the main source of income The NorthThe South

Tariffs (Taxes on imported goods) Higher tariffs meant that European goods wouldnt outsell American made textile products Higher tariffs meant that imported goods from Europe would cost more High tariffs would hurt the Souths cotton economy The NorthThe South

Culture Larger cities with larger populations The North was more diverse (free blacks and immigrants from Europe) More rural areas led people to be more independent The South had a smaller population The NorthThe South

Education Schools provided more educated workers for businesses and industry Free education was provided through High School The rural lifestyle did not require high levels of education Only rich planters could afford private tutors The NorthThe South

Sectionalism Viewed the South as a backward society that advocated slavery Viewed themselves as more educated and more modern that then South Viewed the North as arrogant and believed that the Southern way of life was justified Viewed themselves as being more cultured and traditional than the North The NorthThe South

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