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The Dred Scott Decision
A black male slave named Dred Scott wanted to get American citizenship,but the Supreme Court of the United State rejected it. -
Lincoln's Election
When Abraham Lincoln became president,the south thought that he favored the north and that he was against slavery,so the south didn't want him to be president. -
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The South's Secession
A lot of the southern states separated from the Union.The south wanted to make their own country,but the north wanted them to stay in the Union. -
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Economic Differences
Before the war,the north's economy was based mostly on industry,while the south's economy was mostly based on agriculture.Because of this,the north was richer than the south,but the south wanted to be as rich as the north. -
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Slavery
The south wanted to continue using slaves,but the north wanted to end slavery. -
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States' Rights vs. Federal Government
The south wanted the states to make and use their own rights,but the north wanted a strong federal government for every state. -
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The Underground Railroad
While the south was using slaves,the north was helping the slaves run away using the "Underground Railroad". -
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Battle of Fort Sumter
The north controlled Fort Sumter,but the south wanted them to surrender.The north refused and a battle began.This was the first battle of the American Civil War.