The production of cotton was in heavy demand at the time. It was one of the United States biggest exports. Because it was made with slave labor it was very profitable. If slavery was to be abolished it would have a large effect on the economy. The South felt it had the upper hand against the North. The south was also very independent. It did not like government control. The south wanted no part in being a country. But they were in the Union. They could not get out. The south decided to form it's own country. The Confederate States of America.

supplies and were at risk of being starved out. Lincoln had to decide what to do. Should he send them food and risk of another attack, or pull the troops

out and let the south have the fort. He knew risking another attack would most likely start a war. Davis demanded that the confederate troops take the fort. He was not going to let the north get anything from him.

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