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Brother Against Brother: The Civil War Divide

Explore the deep-rooted conflict between the North and South during the Civil War, delving into issues like states' rights, slavery, and division that led to a devastating war lasting from 1861 to 1865. Discover how the North's stance against slavery clashed with the South's support for it, as tensions escalated into a struggle for power and freedom. Learn about key events, such as the publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, and the Underground Railroad's role in aiding escaped slaves. Understand the demographic imbalance that hindered Southern representation in Senate laws and led to secession threats. Delve into the human impact of the war, with over 600,000 casualties among 3 million soldiers, highlighting the tragic toll of this pivotal moment in history.

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Brother Against Brother: The Civil War Divide

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  1. Civil War

  2. The North and South hardly agreed on anything whether it was states’ rights or slavery. Then they went to war. Brother against brother. • The Civil War lasted from 1861-1865 • North vs. South One side against slavery the other for slavery

  3. A book written by a Northern named Harriet Beecher Stowe told people about the conditions the Southerns treated their slaves. • It was called Uncle Tom’s Cabin

  4. One Cause of the Civil War • The South threatened to become its own country. But the North claimed it was against the Constitution. • Most Northerns were abolitionists and helped slaves escape using the Underground Railroad. • They also didn’t help the South with returning the freed slaves.

  5. “It is not humanity that influences you…it is that you may have majority in the Congress of the United States…” -Jefferson Davis (a senator from the South) • One problem was… The South in 1850 only had 1/3 of the population of the U.S. Which meant that they had less say in the passing of laws in the Senate.

  6. Did you know… • 3,000,000 people fought in the Civil War • Unfortunately, 600,000 of them died • That means 1 out of every 5 people fighting for their side died.

  7. Moment in History civilwar.com, civilwarphotos.com civil-war.net and google.com/images swcivilwar.com Slide Show By: Sydney Beatty

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