USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The division began long before the onset of the war in 1861. It had many causes, but there were two main issues that split the nation: first was the issue of slavery, and second was the balance of power in the federal government. The South was primarily an agrarian society.

Detailed explanation-2: -Economic practices, religious practices, education, cultural differences, and political differences all furthered the division between the North and South about the institution of slavery.

Detailed explanation-3: -Like the issue of political representation, commerce and slavery were two issues that divided the Northern and Southern states.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.