The causes of the civil war The American Civil War was the bloodiest conflict ever fought in United States history. It killed more Americans than any other war added together not including Vietnam. Because the war was continental, every family was and possibly still continues to be divided over the causes and its lasting effects. The causes of the Civil War are extremely complex and debatable. They range from personal to political and moral to …showed first 75 words of 2311 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2311 total…President Lincoln became the first Republican in office and his election also became the “final straw for South Carolina,” the first state to secede from the Union. The vote to secede was 169-0 (Brechbill). The prelude to the Civil War is complicated and up for interpretation. It was a time full of passion and heartache where emotions ran high. The Civil War was delayed by some compromises, however, war between the two sides was inevitable.