Although Lincoln's first priority was to save and maintain the Union together, ironically, he was a major reason why the south seceded. Even during the month before Lincoln's inaugurations, many southern leaders threatened to withdraw their states

By the time of the war, this was even more true. Government purchases for military needs helped the North's economy to boom. The North also started to recruit blacks much sooner than the South. Not only that, the Union had a larger population. Therefore having more soldiers which quickly out numbered the confederate states. They also had more factories and a larger railroad network to transport them. The South also had their advantages more people from the South knew how to fire rifles and ride horses. Their great military leaders such as Roger E. Lee, were of great help. but what really helped them was the determination for winning the war and saving their way of life, and homeland.

The Civil war also known as the "War of Secession" claimed more American lives than any other war in history. the cause of the Civil War has long been debated by historians. Most agree that the war had a number of causes. Lincoln once said ".... He who would be n

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