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In History / High School | 2025-07-08

Why did the North and South go to war?

The South fought to __________ while the North fought to __________.

Asked by zionwells520

Answer (2)

The North and South went to war primarily over differing views on slavery, with the South seeking to preserve their system of slavery and the North fighting to end it and maintain the Union. The clash of economic interests and societal values fueled the conflict. Ultimately, the war became not just about secession, but about the future of slavery in America. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

The North and South went to war primarily over the issue of slavery, with the South fighting to preserve it and the North fighting to abolish it and maintain the Union. Economic interests and differing societal values fueled the conflict. Ultimately, the Civil War led to the preservation of the Union and the end of slavery in the United States.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-25