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In which type of essay would you expect to find the following passage?

During the Civil War, the economies of the northern and southern states differed: the North was industrial, while the South was agricultural. While sometimes these interests allowed for mutual economic goals, they also contributed in part to the conflict that fueled the onset of the Civil War.

This passage is likely to be found in a historical or analytical essay about the causes of the Civil War.

Based on the passage provided, you would likely find this passage in an essay that discusses the causes or contributing factors to the onset of the Civil War.