Civilwar

Causes of the Civil War Timeline and Tension Meter

By gregorysingleton

  • The Cotton Gin

    The Cotton Gin
    Increased the demand for slavery.
    The economy of the south becomes dependent on slave labor.

  • The Industrial Revolution

    The Industrial Revolution
    Causes regional differences
    North=Manufacturing
    South=Agriculture

  • The Missouri Compromise

    The Missouri Compromise
    Slavery will not be allowed above the 36-30 line.
    Maine enters as a free state.
    Missouri enters as a slave state.

  • Tariff of Abominations

    Tariff of Abominations
    divides the country
    North=Supports it
    South=Oppose it

  • Nat Turner

    Nat Turner
    Slave rebellion-scared Southern whites; leads to stronger slaves laws