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