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This comprehensive exploration delves into the significant distinctions between the Northern and Southern states leading up to the Civil War. It examines the economic disparities, cultural differences, and political challenges that separated these regions. The “States’ Rights” movement and key legislative compromises that temporarily united the country are discussed in detail. Additionally, the text highlights the incidents that escalated tensions and provides insights into the lived experiences of slavery. Explore the interactions of economy, geography, and society during this pivotal era in American history.
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Unit Questions • What separated the North and the South economically, culturally, and politically? • What is the “States’ Rights” movement? • What political compromises held together the Union before the Civil War? • What incidents lead escaladed tensions between the North and South? • What was slavery like?
Categories • Economy: making money/doing business/working • Climate/Geography: weather, climate, physical features, landforms, rivers, mountains • Culture/Society: How people live, what people are like