The Civil War pitted Americans against each other. The sectional divisions between the North and South caused tensions leading up to the Civil War, but the issue of slavery would ultimately lead to war. Tensions evolved between the North and South before the Civil War due to their difference in economic structure, and political views. Though these tensions caused discomfort between the two sides, the issue of slavery would push both sides to war in 1861. The Economic differences between the North and South, caused tensions which had been developing for decades. ...

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Causes of the Civil War Was slavery the only cause of the Civil War? There are those that would have us believe that it was the only cause. Many historians say that slavery was the main issue of the Civil War. Although some historians think the war was the result of political screw-ups and that the issue of slavery did not cause the war. Yet again others claim that there were other more serious causes that lay below the surface. ...

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The darkest parts of U.S. history lies in the time of slavery. The worst examples of humanity can be seen during this time period. However, in the midst of that darkness, one woman chose to shine a light on the cruelties of slavery. Harriet Jacobs, who is credited as the first woman black woman to...

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