TeacherServe Home Page National Humanities Center Home Page Revised: October 2000 nationalhumanitiescenter.org What was the 3 main causes of the Civil War?There were three main causes of the civil war including slavery, sectionalism and secession.
How did the Civil War impact the North?While the agricultural, slave-based Southern economy was devastated by the war, the Northern economy benefited from development in many of its industries, including textile and iron production. The war also stimulated the growth of railroads, improving transportation infrastructure.
Which of the following reasons led to the Civil War?A key issue was states' rights. The Southern states wanted to assert their authority over the federal government so they could abolish federal laws they didn't support, especially laws interfering with the South's right to keep slaves and take them wherever they wished. Another factor was territorial expansion.
Which of the following had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Civil War *?Which of the following had the greatest impact on the outcome of the Civil War? Economic differences between the Union and the Confederacy.
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