1. Causes Of The Civil War
Melvin Matheny

2. 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

3. The South Believed in slavery Was major part of their economy
Less industry meant they needed slaves
Saved money by not paying for slaves

4. 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.

7. Beginnings of War 1861 Confederacy took forts in their borders
They rejected peace talks with Union
War had Begun

8. Sources
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