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How did the abolition of slavery divide the North and South of the United States?
The north had factories, and had a more urban lifestyle. The south, however, had a more agricultural lifestyle, and depended on slavery.
Who had more factories during the civil war?
The North had more factories than the South because the South relied on their agricultural based economy.
What are two reasons that lead to the civil war?
North wanted new states NOT to be slave and the South did. Also the North economy was more industrialized and the South economy was more agricultural and relied on slave labor
Which section north or south had more extensive railroad network?
The North and a more extensive railroad network than did the South during the US Civil War. Northern rail tracks were tat least double the miles of rail lines available to the South. This gave the North a vast advantage in transporting troops and supplies. Although the South had less railroad track, some historians believe that the South utilized what they had in a more efficient way.
Why did slavery grow more slowly in the north then in the south?
The differences in the type of economies. South was extremely agricultural for example Cotton, Sugar Cane, and Tobacco. All of these require manual labor and since slavery is the cheapest form of labor it makes sense that the south would have a large amount of slaves instead of the north which was more industrial.
Was the north or south more agricultural and why?
the north was more agricultural
Why was the north or south more agricultural?
the north was more agricultural
How did the abolition of slavery divide the North and South of the United States?
The north had factories, and had a more urban lifestyle. The south, however, had a more agricultural lifestyle, and depended on slavery.
Who had more factories during the civil war?
The North had more factories than the South because the South relied on their agricultural based economy.
Was the North or South the regions economy was based on farming especially of cash crops like tobacco and cotton?
The South was more agricultural, whereas the North had more factories and heavy industry.
What economic advantages did the north have the south?
The North was much more advanced and industrialized than the South. Whilst the South was more agricultural. The North produced more weapons. Plus, the North had much more people, while in the South, most people were spread out, living two or three miles away from each other.
Why did the south lag behind the north so much in the 1800s?
The South was more agricultural and didn't have as many people. Whilst the North was advancing and more industrialized. The North also had an extremely high population density.
How were the North and South life different from 1700 to 1800?
Between 1700 and 1800, life was different between the North and South due to a more developed economic base in the North. Major ports in the North such as Boston, New York & Philadelphia were places for shipbuilding and population centers that supported more industrial development than in the South. Although the North did have agricultural resources, the South was almost dependent upon it's agricultural base. Along with the agricultural base were slave workers. Thus more so in the South, the slave population grew along with the size & importance of plantations. All in all, the major difference in day to day life between the North and South was one of an agricultural based society in the South. This was different than the steps the North was taking towards industrialism that was creating a society becoming more urban centered.
What section north or south had more expensive railroad network?
North had more railroads which was an advantage to move people and supplies.
What are two reasons that lead to the civil war?
North wanted new states NOT to be slave and the South did. Also the North economy was more industrialized and the South economy was more agricultural and relied on slave labor
Why did a lot of foreign people live in the north back then?
There were more economic opportunities for immigrants in the industrial north, than in the mainly agricultural south.
Why was there more slaves in the south?
the north was opposed to slavery whereas slaves were very important for agricultural reasons in the south where huge plantations were popular. also, Abraham Lincoln freed them in the North.
