The Union was split NORTH and SOUTH S.O.U.T.H.

S.S. Slave based system (“King Cotton”)  “King Cotton:” cotton is the most profitable good the South can produce  Cotton grown on plantations

O.O. Opposed high tariffs  Tariffs raised prices of imported British goods  South imported most of machines and nearly all luxuries

U.U. Under Calhoun’s leadership  John C. Calhoun: Senator from SC  Supports “nullification” of federal laws  Claims slavery is a positive system  Opening talks about secession

T.T. The economy: agricultural  Few large cities  Many poor farmers  Fewer schools than North

H.H. Have little industry  Must import many products  Little ability to mass-produce weapons and supplies