The Civil War was fought over economic issues from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
The Civil War was not simply a battle over slavery, as many have been taught to believe. While slavery was undoubtedly a significant issue at the heart of the conflict, it was ultimately intertwined with larger economic interests that fueled the war. The South's economy was heavily reliant on slave labor, which allowed for the profitable production of cotton and other crops. As a result, the Southern states were deeply invested in maintaining the institution of slavery to sustain their economic prosperity. On the other hand, the North's economy was driven by industrialization and capitalism, which did not rely on slave labor. Northern industrialists had a vested interest in expanding their economic influence and saw the abolition of slavery as a means to undercut the economic power of the Southern states. The competition between the North and South was not just ab...
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