In conclusion, the heightened tensions around slavery was the main cause of the Civil War. These tensions had been building up prior to the war and created the baseline tension that divided the Union. As Nevis argues, the war “was a war over slavery” which highlights that the question over slavery’s future was the biggest reason for the extreme tensions that lead to the outbreak of war.
Undoubtedly, the election of Lincoln was also vital in the outbreak of the Civil War. This was due to the tensions he created with his views and actions. This was less critical factor than slavery, since slavery was the main reasons for the baseline tensions that were prevalent for many years before the outbreak war whereas Lincoln’s actions were more temporary.
Undoubtedly, the election of Lincoln was also vital in the outbreak of the Civil War. This was due to the tensions he created with his views and actions. This was less critical factor than slavery, since slavery was the main reasons for the baseline tensions that were prevalent for many years before the outbreak war whereas Lincoln’s actions were more temporary.