The Background of the Civil War (Revised version)

, Explains the differences that arose from 1607 to 1860 between the industrial North and agricultural South that led to the American Civil War. Compares the growth of different economic and social systems resulting from geographical and climatic conditions which brought about political conflicts over protective tariffs, road building, and slavery. Emphasizes the South's dependence on King Cotton and slavery and the North's dependence on industry and trade. Discusses events precipitating the War: Uncle Tom's Cabin, the Dred Scott Decision, John Brown's raid, the entry of new states, the election of Abraham Lincoln, and secession., Explains the differences that arose from 1607 to 1860 between the industrial North and agricultural South that led to the American Civil War. Compares the growth of different economic and social systems resulting from geographical and climatic conditions which brought about political conflicts over protective tariffs, road building, and slavery. Emphasizes the South's dependence on King Cotton and slavery and the North's dependence on industry and trade. Discusses events precipitating the War: Uncle Tom's Cabin, the Dred Scott Decision, John Brown's raid, the entry of new states, the election of Abraham Lincoln, and secession.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.