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Economic Divide: North vs. South Pre-Civil War

Learn about the economic disparities between the North and South before the Civil War, focusing on the impact of "King Cotton," John C. Calhoun's leadership, high tariffs, and the lack of industrialization in the South.

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Economic Divide: North vs. South Pre-Civil War

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  1. The Union was split NORTH and SOUTH S.O.U.T.H.

  2. S. Slave based system (“King Cotton”) • “King Cotton:” cotton is the most profitable good the South can produce • Cotton grown on plantations

  3. O. Opposed high tariffs • Tariffs raised prices of imported British goods • South imported most of machines and nearly all luxuries

  4. U. Under Calhoun’s leadership • John C. Calhoun: Senator from SC • Supports “nullification” of federal laws • Claims slavery is a positive system • Opening talks about secession

  5. T. The economy: agricultural • Few large cities • Many poor farmers • Fewer schools than North

  6. H. Have little industry • Must import many products • Little ability to mass-produce weapons and supplies

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