Briefly put, most Southerners wanted to continue the right to own slaves and most Northerners did not like the practice and did not want to see it extended to new states that came into the union. A fairly large number of Northerners were strongly against slavery and wanted to abolish it throughout the country as soon as possible. Some Southerners had objections to slavery but respected the right of others to keep their slaves.
Southerners thought the federal government was benefiting one region over another
Northerners generally opposed abolition due to economic interests tied to the cotton industry and fears of social unrest, but many also held anti-slavery sentiments, advocating for gradual emancipation or colonization. In contrast, Southerners vehemently defended slavery as a cornerstone of their agrarian economy and way of life, often viewing abolitionists as a direct threat to their social order and economic stability. While some Northerners pushed for reform, many Southerners rallied around a pro-slavery ideology, leading to a stark regional divide on the issue.
The Commerce Compromise addressed the conflict between Northern businessmen and Southern plantation owners over the issue of tariffs.
I believe that it was the Whig Party, not sure.
Briefly put, most Southerners wanted to continue the right to own slaves and most Northerners did not like the practice and did not want to see it extended to new states that came into the union. A fairly large number of Northerners were strongly against slavery and wanted to abolish it throughout the country as soon as possible. Some Southerners had objections to slavery but respected the right of others to keep their slaves.
One of the greatest grievances that each side had was the recognition of the slave population in regards to voting power in the legislature. If the population was considered then the southern states would have more sway in placing representatives within congress.
One of the greatest grievances that each side had was the recognition of the slave population in regards to voting power in the legislature. If the population was considered then the southern states would have more sway in placing representatives within congress.
Southerners expected Northerners to comply with the Fugitive Slave Act by helping to capture and return escaped slaves. However, many Northerners reacted with resistance, forming anti-slavery groups to hide and protect fugitive slaves and refusing to cooperate with authorities trying to enforce the law. This led to increased tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery.
Northerners generally opposed slavery, seeing it as immoral and wanting to abolish it. Southerners, on the other hand, relied on slavery for their economy and were invested in maintaining the institution. This fundamental disagreement over the moral and economic aspects of slavery eventually led to the American Civil War.
Southerners thought the federal government was benefiting one region over another
Generally speaking, Southerners supported the annexation, while Northerners had fears. The main issue involved was slavery. Texas was annexed in 1845.
Northerners generally opposed abolition due to economic interests tied to the cotton industry and fears of social unrest, but many also held anti-slavery sentiments, advocating for gradual emancipation or colonization. In contrast, Southerners vehemently defended slavery as a cornerstone of their agrarian economy and way of life, often viewing abolitionists as a direct threat to their social order and economic stability. While some Northerners pushed for reform, many Southerners rallied around a pro-slavery ideology, leading to a stark regional divide on the issue.
What effect did Stowe's stories of little Eva, Uncle Tom, and Simon Legree have upon the slavery issue? More Southerners bought the books than the Northerners. Many Northerners rejected the stereotypes presented in the stories. The stories became a wedge of division between the North and South over the issue of slavery.
The southerners supported Franklin because they trusted him in the issue of slavery. The northerners supported Franklin because he opened a railroad to the west coast , helping revive the slavery controversy.
Tariffs
is their a international tariff issue right now