How the American Civil War Really Started
In How the American Civil War Really Started, historian Lucy Worsley investigates what America was like before the Civil War. It began as a clash between the 19 Northern states, which had abolished slavery, and 11 Southern states, where the economy was built on slave labor. New states were emerging in the West and both Northern and Southern states feared for their own economies. This video is excerpted from BBC's American History's Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley, in which Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.
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Q: What role did slavery play in the American economy pre-Civil War?
A: Slavery was deeply integrated into the American economy, particularly in the South, where it was considered a cornerstone of the nation's financial system.
Q: What were the concerns of the people in the North and South regarding slavery?
A: In the North, many people were concerned about the moral and ethical implications of slavery, as well as its expansion into new territories. In the South, slavery was seen as an essential institution for the economy, and there was fear that its abolition would destroy their way of life and economic stability.
Q: What did Confederate forces want to see in their new American nation?
A: The Confederate forces sought to establish a new nation where states' rights were prioritized, particularly the right to maintain slavery. They believed that each state should have the power to make its own laws. Their vision was to create a society where slavery could continue without restrictions, and the South could maintain its agricultural economy and way of life.
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