Political Differences Between North And Civil War

There were a few reasons the north and the south viewed the issue of slavery so differently. The first was political differences. With the two politicians having different opinion, the debate between Lincoln and Douglas was a huge factor between north and south. Lincoln held that slavery was a moral wrong. Lincoln, himself, had slaves but he was very determined to try to free the slaves. Lincoln was the underdog in the senate race. Lincoln did not want the union to break apart but he did not like the idea of slaves either. Now Douglass held the opinion that slavery was necessary. Many people sided with him on the issue, which further divided the north and south. Another division between the north and south is industrial factors. The …show more content…
This political party formed and grew from societies that were secret. This party was opposed to immigrants coming over into America. The Know-Nothing Party was a group of Catholic political organization that also called themselves the American Party. The members in this political group were mainly white and it quickly grew as one of America’s second largest political party, in the 1850’s. Strangely, the group that stood against immigrations had a rise in Catholics immigrating from Germany and other countries, into America. Soon prejudices formed, among other religious groups that wanted to take a stand against slavery and see it disappear. Because the other religious groups took a stand against Catholics, these nativists had to become secret about their organization, as well. If a member should be asked, by anyone about their belief, and political affiliations and organization, they were instructed to say, “I know nothing.” Because this party used the name “American Party” they came into a political victory in almost all states and by 1855 nativism had almost took the entire country, by storm. However, the view points of the Americans that were all for slavery ended up demolishing the Know Nothings, regardless how successful they once were. They were so secretive and had no clear agenda or purpose and it further divided the party. This created even more issues …show more content…
I don’t think anyone should be a slave to anyone else, for any reason. Of course I have my opinions based on my way of thinking so it is hard for me to say ‘how I would have voted’ if I lived during that time in history. Perhaps, living conditions would have predicted I think differently. I can only answer this question going of who I am today and my opinions of this topic now. I am sure both candidate’s had their strong points and passions, however, I would have probably voted for Lincoln. Lincoln tried to turn things around on Douglas on several issues, especially on slavery when he felt his arguments may not be wining a popularity contest during these debates. Being in the legal industry, I would have liked that approach. If a candidate is going after a senate seat, presidential nomination, or election, I think it’s good to have a little fire and fight in the candidates and I want to see that when voting to a certain extent. However, I listen to the messages and read the candidates demenour and look at their appearance as they speak of the more serious issues on hand at the current time. In this time in history it was the issue of slavery. I felt Lincoln showed a more “honest Abe” moment when he was humble and saying he did not know when slavery would end or disappear for good but he still felt it was a moral wrong, regardless. I feel that vulnerability of honesty in