USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Northern states, having abolished slavery, sought to prevent its spread, while the Southern states, having grown more dependent on slave labor, asserted the rights of Southerners to transport their way of life into the new territories.

Detailed explanation-2: -Causes of the Civil War Growing abolitionist sentiment in the North after the 1830s and northern opposition to slavery’s extension into the new western territories led many southerners to fear that the existence of slavery in America-and thus the backbone of their economy-was in danger.

Detailed explanation-3: -In general, the conditions of slavery in the northern colonies, where slaves were engaged more in nonagricultural pursuits (such as mining, maritime, and domestic work), were less severe and harsh than in the southern colonies, where most were used on plantations.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Led to Disunion? Ultimately, what led to the American Civil War were the differences in the North and South’s views toward the institution of slavery. There were other aspects within the institution of slavery that led to division in the United States.