Because they were the cotton-growers, whose plantations depended on slave labour.
the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.
the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.
Some people opposed the abolition movement due to economic interests, particularly in the Southern states where slavery was integral to the agricultural economy. Others held deeply ingrained racial prejudices, believing in white supremacy and fearing social upheaval. Additionally, some argued that abolition infringed upon states' rights and the Constitution. These factors combined created significant resistance to the movement seeking to end slavery.
Lincoln's election would spell an end to slavery, so the southern states refused to add him.
They were having disagreements on slavery. The North (Union) was against slavery and were the free states. The South (Confederate) was for slavery and were slave states.
the southern states grew in business plantations , mostly whereas the northern states built large shipping industries , and the southern states were for slavery ie they hired slaves , and were known as the slave states whereas the northern stares were against slavery ie they did not promote slavery and were known as the abolition states
The northern states such as Pennsylvania, wisconsin, washinton,were against slavery while the southern states were for it.
emancipation
the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.
the northern and southern states differed in their attitudes toward slavery because the northern states were against slavery while the southern states were all for slavery, in fact they had slaves. The northern and southern states disagreed about it so much that it caused a war, known as the civil war.
be cause they were against the abolution of slavery
Abolition-was the movement to end slavery, began in the late 1700s. By 1804, most of Northern states had outlawed slavery.
United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (travelled throughout the country arguing for abolition)
Southern plantation holders were appalled at the idea that that slavery would be banned in the US territories. They realized that as the territories became States and continued their anti slavery positions, the South would became an even smaller group of slave holding States. In turn, this could lead to the abolition of slavery nationwide. They were correct in this assumption. Most Americans were against slavery. In the days of antebellum, their Congressional response was the passing of the Missouri Compromises.
Lincoln's election would spell an end to slavery, so the southern states refused to add him.
They were having disagreements on slavery. The North (Union) was against slavery and were the free states. The South (Confederate) was for slavery and were slave states.
It abolished slavery in the United States