Economic and Social Differences

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What were the economic differences between the North and South before the Civil War?

The North was more industrialized, focusing on manufacturing and trade, while the South was agricultural, relying heavily on slavery for its economy.

How did social structures contribute to tensions between the North and South?

The North valued wage labor and urban life, whereas the South maintained a rural society with a strict social hierarchy based on slavery.

Why did industrialization in the North contribute to sectional tensions?

Northern industrialization led to less need for slave labor, diverging from the South's dependency on agriculture and slavery.

What role did tariffs play in causing the Civil War?

Tariffs protected Northern industries but harmed Southern economies, which relied on exporting cotton.

How did urbanization in the North impact the Civil War's outbreak?

Urbanization in the North led to greater demand for wage labor as opposed to slavery.

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