Review of Causes of the Civil War

Our society is made up of small farms with some large plantations. It's perfect!

The cause--Abraham Lincoln is elected President of the United States.

The effect--the South fears it has no power in the federal government and secedes.

We buy most of our products from overseas, so we hate tariffs.

We believe the state should have the final say in matters.

We have a diverse economy with factories, farms, businesses, and shipping.

The cause--Stephen Douglas wants to build a railroad through the South.

The cause--Former Whigs want to stop the spread of slavery.

The cause--Harriet Beecher Stowe writes Uncle Tom's Cabin.

We don't like slavery because it is too much competition for jobs.

We want high tariffs so imported goods will be expensive.

The effect--the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the Constitution are ratified (approved).

When Congress makes a law, ALL states must follow it, even if it hurts the state.

The cause--John Brown attempts to start a slave revolt.

Slavery is an important part of our economy. If it's abolished, our economy will be destroyed.