1. Events Leading Up to the Civil War
Due to northern focus on industry and southern focus on agriculture, sectionalism developed among the states. ... The south had warm climate and fertile soil which were ideal conditions for agriculture. Due to heavy reliance on agriculture, many plantations were started and therefore, black slaves were brought in from Africa to provide labor. Over time, the south established a life style that was supported by an agricultural economy based on slave labor (Document A). ... The North had a cooler climate and rocky terrain, which did not allow for a focus on agriculture; however, the north was abl...
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