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Abraham Lincoln

What would you guess were the main causes of the Civil War?

-I would think the main causes of the civil war had to be about money, power, how nationalism had to change to sectionalism, and economic and social differences.

What arguments of the abolitionists do you find convincing?

- I actually find all the arguments convincing because slavery is a evil thing and no one should have to work for someone else for no pay and have to suffer beatings. Every person no matter what race deserves an equal chance.

What did Webster mean when he said there “can be no such thing as a peaceable secession”?

-He meant that the south wanted to secede from the Union, but the north would ...

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position, what would you do and why?

-At this point I would allow the confederacy to continue. Only because I wouldn't want to lose the support of 8 states and stopping the confederacy would cause a Civil War.

What strengths do you think the South had? What strengths do you think the North had? How did these factors influence the outcome of the war?

- The South were fighting on their on soil to begin with so they knew the land better than the north. They were fighting a defensive war meaning they didn't have to go out and capture land, they just had to survive longer until the north gave up. The North had industrialization which enabled them to feed, clothe, and transport the troops way better than the south. One main factor that helped the North win the war was Navy. Since the war was being fought along coastlines it was easy for the navy to step in and help out.

Many believe we are still dealing with residual effects from the Civil War. Identify such ...

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Added: 3/5/2011 06:06:11 PM
Submitted By: 2legit
Category: American History
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