Civil War: 1861

WHY?

The States Divided

Economic Reasons

North: Industry, Yes TARIFFS = $

Economic Reasons

South: Agricultural NO TARIFFS = $

Economic Reasons

South: States’ Rights

CONSTITUTIONAL REASONS

North: Strong Federal

Gov.

CONSTITUTIONAL REASONS

CULTURAL REASONS

SOUTH: FARMS, PLANTATIONS, SMALL TOWNS

NORTH: CITIES, FACTORIES, LARGE TOWNS

CULTURAL REASONS

The South

Slavery: YES

The North

Slavery:

NO

SOUTH NORTH

The States Divided

1. Economic2. Constitutional

3. Cultural4. Slavery

Causes of War