What were the causes of the Civil War? Most people think of slaver when that war is mentioned. Even centuries later, we still debate the cause of the Civil War. With most wars, there isn't just one problem, but several complicated issues.

The main issue was slavery! President Lincoln wanted to abolish slavery altogether. There was a tremendous amount of political opponents to this. In a speech made by president Lincoln "I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free.1" The only problem was: the south needed slavery for their economy. They felt that without slavery, their ec

I wonder if their would still be slavery, if the Civil War had not gone on? Although, a lot of men were lost; it was better for the country in the end. The country reformed, and the slaves finally saw the light of day. As you can see, neither side would budge on the issue; Civil War was inevitable.

From here on, the Civil War basically began, and chaos ensued. There were now senators fighting during congressional sessions, southern slaves revolting against their masters, and two separate armies fighting each other. As William H. Seward wrote in The Irrepressible Conflict "I know, and you know, that a revolution has begun. I know, and all the world knows, that revolutions never go backward...2"

The confederate states couldn't just give up slavery outri

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