People have reasoning and explanation for the actions they execute throughout life. However, they also have to suffer the consequences that follow the choices made. The American Civil War began in 1861 and ended in 1865, but a myriad of factors exist that affected the production of the war. The cause of the American Civil War has been among the most controversial issues of this nation’s past for several years.1 On top of that, the consequences and rewards, due to the aftermath of the war, helped shape the United States into the country it is today. The motivating factors, consequences, and rewards of the American Civil War, in the 19th century, immensely impacted the United States of America.
For every action committed there is a reason or motivation why the action was executed. Before the American Civil War, prior to 1860, multiple factors came into effect that led to the war. It seems unlikely, however, that all such forces would be of equal magnitude.2The factors of the Civil War are not equal to each other. One or more causes greatly affected the outcome of war more than the other influences of war. Slaves were profitable investments to southern owners.3One of the most important influential factors was slavery because Abraham …show more content…
“In 1898 the United States fought a war for territory against Spain, stripping it of its remaining colonies.”15 In 1899 America started another war with the Philippines and stripped it of its colonies. The American Civil War came with vigorous consequences and rewards. However, to obtain the rewards it seems like the United States caused more consequential bloodshed. After all the horrendous bloodshed, the United States of America finally gained full control over all the western land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. With that information, the United States finally received the rewards of fighting the American Civil
For every action committed there is a reason or motivation why the action was executed. Before the American Civil War, prior to 1860, multiple factors came into effect that led to the war. It seems unlikely, however, that all such forces would be of equal magnitude.2The factors of the Civil War are not equal to each other. One or more causes greatly affected the outcome of war more than the other influences of war. Slaves were profitable investments to southern owners.3One of the most important influential factors was slavery because Abraham …show more content…
“In 1898 the United States fought a war for territory against Spain, stripping it of its remaining colonies.”15 In 1899 America started another war with the Philippines and stripped it of its colonies. The American Civil War came with vigorous consequences and rewards. However, to obtain the rewards it seems like the United States caused more consequential bloodshed. After all the horrendous bloodshed, the United States of America finally gained full control over all the western land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. With that information, the United States finally received the rewards of fighting the American Civil