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Well most of the north believed that slavery was wrong but not every northerner believed that slavery needed to end
Because the North was a bunch of self-righteous warmongers who followed their illegitimate "president" in his illegal war.
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∙ 11y ago
Landon Espey
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∙ 14y agoPeople usually think that the north didn't want slaves, but this isn't true. There were generally more slaves in the south, but niether side really wanted slaves.
96% of the Confederate Army did not own slaves.(1860 US Census.)
Though heavily debated, the number is still low.
"If the war was about Slavery I would resign my commission and offer my sword to my enemy."
~Ulysses S. Grant, Commander of the Union Armies
The U.S. Flag flew over slavery a full 70 years before the Confederate States of America came into existence.
The Confederate States of America freed her slaves in 1863.
The Federal Union didn't do it until 1868 with the passage of the 13th amendment.
13,000 free Blacks who owned slaves themselves.
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∙ 16y agoit was wrong, all people should be treated with respect and dignity.
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∙ 11y agoThe South Believed That There Was Nothing Wrong With Slavery. Slavery In The South Was very Important Because Cotton The Main Money crops In The South.
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∙ 13y agoMost of the northerners were OK with at first as long as it did not spread into western states then since it was getting out of hand they want slavery to be gone for good.
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∙ 11y agoThey were against it for the same reasons everyone else was- it was a terrible, terrible event to have occurred in the name of human history.
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∙ 9y agoThe North felt that the state's rights needed to be amended. This was because they valued all people and felt that the South did not have equal rights for their slaves.
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∙ 10y agoSlavery is considered against human rights. It is a kind of racism and discrimination. slaves are treated as properties; and not as human; to be bought or sold.
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∙ 13y agoThe North was anti-slavery.
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they didn't like
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How did the south feel toward the practice of slavery?
Many in the South supported and benefited from the practice of slavery, viewing it as essential to their economic system and way of life. They believed in the racial superiority of white people and saw slavery as a legitimate institution. However, opinions on slavery varied among individuals and were not universal throughout the region.
How does the north feel about slavery?
The North generally opposed slavery due to beliefs in equality and human rights, leading to the abolitionist movement and eventual Civil War fought primarily over the issue of slavery. The North viewed slavery as morally wrong and incompatible with the principles of freedom and democracy.
Why did the South feel like they could secede?
The South was concerned how their way of life would be if Lincoln ended slavery. They couldn't imagine a society without slavery
Was the south for or against slavery?
The south was against slavery.
How did northerners and southerners feel about slavery in general?
The northerners felt slavery was bad, although they bought cotton from the south that the slaves made. The southerners felt slavery was very useful to make and sell goods.
Why was the south against slavery?
Actually the NORTH was against slavery, and the SOUTH wanted slavery.
How did she feel about slavery?
About how they feel
Was slavery good for the south?
yes slavery was good for the south
Did the south favor or oppose slavery?
The South favoured slavery
What generalization can you make about the abolition of slavery in the south?
They did not want slavery in the south they wanted to be apart of slavery.
Did the north or the south have slavery?
Both had slavery, the south just had it for longer.
How did the south feel about the Kansas-Nebraska act?
Hopeful that the people of Kansas and Nebraska might vote for slavery in those states.
