Differences Between the North and the South Slavery

Differences Between the North and the South

Slavery The North opposed slavery l Slavery was morally wrong l The South supported slavery l Slavery was needed to support the agricultural economy l

State’s Rights The North The needs of the National Government overruled the needs of individual states l Breaking away from the U. S. was seen as an act of treason l The South The needs of the individual states should not be overruled by the national government l States had the right to break away from the U. S. l

The Economy The North Poor farmland the abundance of mineral resources l Industry and factory work were the main source of income l The South Excellent farmland, few mineral resources, and abundant slave labor l Few factories, farming was the main source of income l

Tariffs (Taxes on imported goods) The North l The South Higher tariffs meant l Higher tariffs meant that imported goods that European goods from Europe wouldn’t outsell cost more American made textile products l High tariffs would hurt the South’s cotton economy

Culture The North Larger cities with larger populations l The North was more diverse (free blacks and immigrants from Europe) l The South More rural areas led people to be more independent l The South had a smaller population l

Education The North The South Schools provided more l The rural lifestyle did educated workers for not require high levels businesses and of education industry l Only rich planters l Free education was could afford private provided through High tutors School l

Sectionalism The North Viewed the South as a backward society that advocated slavery l Viewed themselves as more educated and more modern that then South l The South Viewed the North as arrogant and believed that the Southern way of life was justified l Viewed themselves as being more cultured and traditional than the North l