Slavery - Primary Cause Of Civil War
Slavery Was the Primary Cause of the Civil War
The American Civil War, also known as the War Between the States, the War of Rebellion, or the War for the Southern Independence, began on April 12, 1861.
In the history of the United States, African Americans have always been discriminated against. When African Americans first came to America, they were taken against their will and forced to work as laborers. They became slaves to the rich, greedy, Americans. They were given no pay and were often beaten. African Americans fought for their freedom, and up until the Civil War it was never given to them. When the Civil War began, African Americans wanted to take part in fighting to free all slaves. Their opportunity to be soldiers and fight along side white men equally did not come easily, but eventually African Americans proved themselves able to fight as true American heroes.
The Southern states including the 11 states that formed the Confederacy all relied on slavery to......
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