Though the American Civil War is said to have commenced purely stemming from the issue of slavery, this particular issue involved more than just the slaves and their owners. Politically, the South was deeply involved in its agricultural issues and plantations, while the North was focused on technological and industrial advances. Simply because of the different lifestyles, the South seemed fit for slaves, and due to their everyday jobs, needed more hands to produce all the products that the South was responsible for. The mere issue of slavery tipped the scales on a peaceful nation, throwing the whole country into war. “Although there were serious differences between the sections, all of them except slavery could have been settled through the…
1. What are some of the long-term causes of the American Civil War (1800s-1850s)? Please give at least 2 examples. The American Civil War was driven by long-term causes and short-term causes.…
The civil war is known as America’s bloodiest war in history with around 620 thousand casualties. This war had occurred during the slavery period and was mainly fought over the freedom of black people in society even though the south tried to deny it. The North and The South had been divided as two separate nations with two completely different perspective on the current laws of the U.S. During this time period, slavery was becoming unprofitable in the North and had been dying out. In contrast to the South, once cotton had replaced tobacco, slavery then became more profitable.…
There were many factors and events that influenced the outcome of the Civil War. The Union had many strengths and weaknesses that impacted the result of the Civil War. The Union's strengths caused them to win many major battles and eventually the war. The Confederacy had strengths and weaknesses that affected the result of the Civil war. The Confederacy also won a few battles that changed the views of Union soldiers.…
The Civil War has caused a lot of changes throughout American History. It has had a major impact on the United States and how it formed us to who we are today. There are three aspects we need to focus on: Social, Economic, and Political dynamics. These three things, will help guide us to how these aspects impacted the United States today. How did social change impact the U.S. after the Civil War?…
How Did the Civil War Change People’s Views About Freedom? Did the Civil War change Americans views about freedom and rights? The American Civil War began in 1861 and was a result of the dispute between northern and southern states over slavery and rights. The north side was fighting over African Americans being free, and they eventually triumphed after four years of conflict. The Civil War changed Americans views and ideas about freedom by increasing people’s urge to give equal rights to the African American people and women.…
In my opinion, i think the civil war was inevitable because slavery was too big of an economic value stop. The north and south basically had a different view on everything. The slave industry was a business worth 2 billion dollars. The “heart” of slave trades were difficult for families because children and parents were bought and sold for profits and that’s hard to overcome for anyone. Just like slaves, cotton had the southern states booming.…
The Civil War had a seemingly positive outcome, but it took many brutal battles and inequitable decisions to get there. Therefore, the Civil War was an unjust war. Innocent people were affected negatively by the war. Sherman’s March destroyed innocent Southerner’s land and property, and Lincoln suspended habeas corpus. Even though there were many negative effects of the Civil War, slavery was abolished by the end of the war.…
“The Civil War devastated the South, leaving cities destroyed, its wealth depleted, illness rampant, and people hungry and jobless,” (RPO). Yet The Civil War marked a turning point in American History, that would forever change the United States. There were numerous key events that led to warfare between the North and the South. “The leaders of the South were convinced that the welfare of their states was in jeopardy. In short order, they began to secede from the Union.…
There were several events that led up to the clash of opposing sides. The Civil War was without a doubt inevitable, with its conflict of cultures. Slavery was the center of the souths economy and culture, they relied of slaves to keep their world spinning. While the North had ninety percent industrial capacity, dozens of weaponry factories and, not to forget twenty two thousand miles of track that connected farms and factories to forts and bases; this is one of the reasons the North did not need slavery to meet their needs.…
Reconstruction after the Civil War was heavily depended on the use of Federal power. Many southern whites did not adjust well to being an equal to an African American, and in turn went on to create laws that restricted their newly gained rights. Reconstruction after the Civil War was a partial success because African Americans did gain some rights; but, it was a failure after the Federal Government decreased its hold on the southern states. African Americans gained the right to vote, be legally married, and hold offices in city. While on the other hand where they lived was regulated, and they could not gather without the permission of whites.…
There have been multiple wars in history for many different reasons. Has it ever come to mind if they're actually necessary? Many overlook the good outcomes of war. Instead they focus on all the negatives that happened during wars. I believe as horrible as wars are that they're necessary.…
The lives’ of African Americans were altered considerably after the Civil War ended in 1865. Before the Civil War began in 1861, slavery and the limitations placed on both free and enslaved black people was part of life, but when slavery was abolished in 1865 by the passing of the 13th amendment; a new era was arriving. The Era of Reconstruction after the Civil War presented impacted the lives of African Americans positively in many ways, but it must be recognized that there were negative consequences as well. In this essay, both the positive and negative impacts of the changes brought about after the Civil War will be examined. When the Civil War concluded, and Slavery abolished in 1865, the African American people, who lived in the South, were ushered into an era where they had the opportunity to choose their destiny.…
Industrialization after the Civil War The industrialization that occurred shortly after the civil war in America brought many changes to the American economy and society. Three main aspects of industrialization that influenced the U.S economy and society were the construction of the railroad, the formation of labor unions and changes in agriculture. In addition, several groups of people were affected by the industrialization; this includes women, immigrants, and African Americans. Industrialization had both positive and negative effects on the average life of working Americans during this period as people were forced to work for many hours and live in big cities that were exposed to environmental hazards such as smoke from factories.…
Between 1861 and 1877, the United States experienced Reconstruction after one of the most brutal Civil War to date. The North and South division over slavery provoked the South to seceding and becoming the Confederate States of America. There was many positive and negative aspects to the Civil War. Some positive outcomes from the Civil War was the newfound freedom of slaves and the improvement in women’s reform. Some negative outcomes from the Civil War was the South’s loss of land and crop from the devastated land left behind and the South’s hold on to racism.…