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The Civil War was caused by sectionalism, slavery, and states' rights tensions. The Northern and Southern states disagreed on economic, social, and political issues. Slavery was a major point of contention, with the South relying on it economically and the North opposing it morally. States' rights played a role as well, as the South believed they had the right to determine their own laws, including slavery. When Lincoln was elected president and threatened their way of life, Southern states seceded based on states' rights and the desire to protect slavery. This marked the start of the Civil War.

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The Civil War was sparked by sectionalism, slavery, and states' rights disputes. The North and South disagreed on economic, social, and political matters. Slavery was a major source of conflict, as the South relied on it economically while the North opposed it morally. States' rights also played a role, with the South asserting their right to determine their own laws, including slavery. When Lincoln became president and posed a threat to their lifestyle, Southern states seceded in order to protect their states' rights and slavery. This initiated the beginning of the Civil War.