Was the Civil War Inevitable?

Sandra Stokes American History Dr.Zaccarini 12/07/00 Civil War The civil war was the one and only war Americans had with themselves. Unlike the other wars, where America fought for their countries freedom or to assist other countries in need, the civil war was Americans against Americans; North against South. Eventhough, the civil war was an all American war, each side had a reason, and a purpose of why they fought in this war. Now, centuries …

…financial need and production of the south. This wasn't just a slave issue. It was an issue of money and morals. The north and south originated differently as you can see from the Virginia Ordinance and New England. The attitudes stayed the same in both societies and continued that way. New England and the north felt morals were important, and the Virginia Ordinance and the south felt money was important. This war was not inevitable.