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This 10 page paper discusses the impact of colonization, geographical distinctions and economics on the American Civil War. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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geographical distinctions played a role in bringing about the conflict. Discussion Perhaps the single greatest cause of the Civil War can be found in the Constitution-or rather, not found in
the Constitution. The Constitution, to the surprise of many people, does not forbid slavery; rather, it can be seen as allowing it, if not precisely encouraging it. Many historians believe
the founding of the nation with slavery still a part of its social structure is the root cause of the conflict. But there are other causes as well, including the
debate over whether states would enter the Union as free or slave states; states rights; the economic conditions in the South; and the differing geographical characteristics of various parts of
the country. History tells us that as war approached, the North was industrial and the South, agricultural; in addition, the North was more populous. In fact, it was the Souths
dependence on cotton that made it necessary (in their minds) to continue to import Africans as slaves for the great plantations. Cotton doesnt grow in the North, but the South
depended on it; thus, geography played a part in the conflict because of the simple fact that crops grow in certain areas. Geography is also important because, as noted,
the North had become industrialized. Almost all of the industry was located there, including factories to make weapons and ammunitions. The North had a great advantage because of its industrial
strength; again, simple geography is very important in this conflict. President George Washington recognized the problems that could come from "excessive party allegiances and geographical distinctions"; he warned against them
in his Farewell Address (Washington, Lincoln still set the standard, 2004). Lincoln was elected President 64 years later, and quickly faced the "specters Washington had warned about" (Washington, Lincoln still
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