In middle school I remember having to write an essay about how the civil war was because of political, economic, and social issues. Of which I don’t fully remember the arguments but I vividly remember being taught that and having to write this essay on it. Grew up in Texas for reference.
In middle school I remember having to write an essay about how the civil war was because of political, economic, and social issues. Of which I don’t fully remember the arguments but I vividly remember being taught that and having to write this essay on it. Grew up in Texas for reference.
Political issue: “We want to keep slavery legal”
Economic issue: “If we abolish slavery, the economy will suffer”
Social issue: “We’re racist”
How a small thing just ripples through! The economical reason was probably a driving force in maintaining the other two issues alive…
Yep, can’t get more cut and dry than that.
Remember the Alamo!
When a bunch of racist white guys died fighting to be independent from Mexico because Mexico wouldn’t let them own slaves.