(210) IB History of the Americas: The Civil War

The Civil War (1861-1865): A pivotal conflict in American history that determined the fate of the Union and the institution of slavery.

Key Causes:

• Economic differences between the North and South.

• The debate over states' rights versus federal authority.

• The moral issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories. the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860, which was seen as a threat to the institution of slavery, further exacerbated tensions and led to the secession of several Southern states.