1861 was a very hectic year. There were many factors and impactful events that contributed to the cause of the Civil War. One of the causes would be the tremendously different lifestyles the South and the North lived. During this time, the North was known to be living an industrial life, while the South was known to, still, be living an agricultural lifestyle. The North was seen to be advancing in every aspect: Economically and socially. Living a city lifestyle, the people in the North were introduced to many factory jobs, which required less physical work. Also, much more goods were able to be produced within the same timeframe, which boosted the economy. The immigrant rate increased severely, as people from many different countries became interested in working these factory jobs. As a result, the North became more diverse. Moreover, the North had an advantage when it came to trade because they had better transportation that consisted of railroads, canals, highways, and more. On the other hand, the South held on to their antiquated customs. Precisely because they depended heavily on agriculture, cotton, and tobacco for survival, they still relied heavily on slavery. …show more content…
Northern abolitionists wanted to end all slavery in the South. Not only did the Northerners believe that slavery was morally wrong, but they also wanted to end it simply because they didn't need the slaves. In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the Novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" to express how wicked and unjust slavery was. Of course, the Northerners supported this novel, while the South rejected it. On the other hand, the South was in favor of slavery, as they needed it in order to run their plantations. The Southerners knew that if slavery were to be abolished, their economy would take a