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Slavery became a larger issue in light of the Civil War starting to begin. However, slavery did not start the Civil War. That came about through many different issues with the economy and state's rights. Slavery was the straw to break the camel's back really.
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What issue was the major concern of the us during the period from 1820 1860?
determining the future of slavery
Was slavery an economic or social issue among the thirteen colonies?
It was both. The agricultural economy of the southern colonies became dependent on slave labor, but in the other colonies there were divided opinions on the moral acceptability of the practice. Several major parts of the US Constitution required compromise on the issue.
How did the issue of slavery become a cause of the civil war?
The slavery problem had remained an American issue since the ratification of the US Constitution. Part of the reason that the Civil War was fought was the election in 1860 of Republican Abraham Lincoln. His party was against slavery and although Lincoln promised to allow slavery to exist where it already was, it added to the South's belief that eventually attempts to ban slavery would continue and /or new territories in the US, would possibly add to the in balance between slave States and "free States'. This fear by Southern politicians and wealthy plantation owners that depended upon slavery to work the cotton and tobacco fields, was certainly one major reason that slavery became an issue in bringing upon the US Civil War.
What issue was resolved by the US Civil War?
slavery
Do Civil war issues that still exist today?
The issue of state's rights is still debated by historians and polititians today. The issue of slavery however is not a factor. Slavery was abolished in the US when the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution was adopted.
What issue was the major concern of the us during the period from 1820-1860?
determining the futuer of slavery
What issue was the major concern of the us during the period from 1820 1860?
determining the future of slavery
Was slavery an economic or social issue among the thirteen colonies?
It was both. The agricultural economy of the southern colonies became dependent on slave labor, but in the other colonies there were divided opinions on the moral acceptability of the practice. Several major parts of the US Constitution required compromise on the issue.
What issue was decided by the US Civil War?
Actually there were two major issues that were decided by the US Civil War. The end of the Confederate rebellion made it clear that secession from the United States was eventually as being illegal. The Union's victory in the US Civil War also meant that slavery would be abolished in the US by the 13th amendment.
How did the issue of slavery become a cause of civil war?
The slavery problem had remained an American issue since the ratification of the US Constitution. Part of the reason that the Civil War was fought was the election in 1860 of Republican Abraham Lincoln. His party was against slavery and although Lincoln promised to allow slavery to exist where it already was, it added to the South's belief that eventually attempts to ban slavery would continue and /or new territories in the US, would possibly add to the in balance between slave States and "free States'. This fear by Southern politicians and wealthy plantation owners that depended upon slavery to work the cotton and tobacco fields, was certainly one major reason that slavery became an issue in bringing upon the US Civil War.
How did the issue of slavery become a cause of the civil war?
The slavery problem had remained an American issue since the ratification of the US Constitution. Part of the reason that the Civil War was fought was the election in 1860 of Republican Abraham Lincoln. His party was against slavery and although Lincoln promised to allow slavery to exist where it already was, it added to the South's belief that eventually attempts to ban slavery would continue and /or new territories in the US, would possibly add to the in balance between slave States and "free States'. This fear by Southern politicians and wealthy plantation owners that depended upon slavery to work the cotton and tobacco fields, was certainly one major reason that slavery became an issue in bringing upon the US Civil War.
What issue was resolved by the US Civil War?
slavery
How was slavery a divisive issue prior to the US Civil War?
The North used Slavery as a reason to try and gain back control of the the South when the South became unhappy with Taxes and laws being made.
How did the issue of slavery play a role in the demands to remove the seminoles?
Slavery caused the US to overlook the panhandle area of Oklahoma which was considered a lawless territory of the Seminole Indians. Once the US became aware of the lawlessness they began to remove the Seminoles.
What issue kept Americans divided over the issue of allowing Texas to join The US?
The issue you seek is slavery.
Why didn't the US try to solve the problem of slavery before it became a big issue?
because slaves meant money, and money power, America wanted power
How did the war for independence affect slavery in the US?
The issue, matter of, is that slavery remain unsettled for many years to come.
