The Slave's Role In The Civil War

Slavery was one of the most important ethical debates in the history of this country. Whether or not it was right, what happened back then still continues to shape this country. From 1775 to 1830 many slaves were freed, but on the other half of the growing country slaves were needed more than ever. The reasons behind the controversy include the slave’s role in the growth of the industrial market, the decision of certain slave owners and important benefactors of American history, and the role the African-Americans played in early American wars.
Because of the gradual slow of tobacco and sugar and the increase of the industrial market, slaves were no longer needed in the North. Slave owners no longer felt that owning slaves was necessary because of the advancements in the economy. They were no longer needed for tobacco and wheat because the crops didn’t account for as much of the economic revenue; however, the south was in even …show more content…
They relied economically on slaves with the invention of the cotton gin by Eli Whitney in 1794. Cotton quickly became the main export in most southern states and with the harsh working conditions, more and more slaves were needed. As the cotton sales grew and cotton became more popular there were reasons for unthinkably big cotton plantations. The growth was almost exclusively limited to the south because of the weather conditions, although the north also greatly benefitted from the southern growth of cotton. All this created unequal balances of slaves between the two different parts of the country.
While the great demand for slaves in southern states for slaves was back breaking and unbearable, others slaves were busy traveling on the glorious path to freedom. This path, which was rigorous and risky, helped many