Civil War Fact Sheet

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

A. Slavery

B. States' rights

C. Economic differences

D. Political differences

Answer:

The main cause of the Civil War was A. Slavery.

The Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, was primarily caused by the issue of slavery. As the Northern and Southern states grew further apart on their views towards slavery, tensions rose and eventually led to the outbreak of the war.

Slavery was deeply intertwined with the economic, social, and political systems of the Southern states, leading to conflicts with the rapidly industrializing Northern states. The inability to reach a compromise on the issue of slavery ultimately culminated in the secession of Southern states and the start of the Civil War.

The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862, further solidified the war as a fight against slavery and its expansion.