Homework Help: American History

Posted by Lucy on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 8:14pm.

What were the main causes of the American Civil War?
I have -
Slavery
States rights v.s. federal law
Economic issues (tariffs)
Westward expansion
Election of Abraham Lincoln

Can you help me elaborate some of these points? I have to pick three main ones to write an essay on.

Thanks for your help!

American History - Writeacher, Monday, April 28, 2008 at 8:36pm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Issues_of_the_American_Civil_War

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