Why did the North and the South fight in the Civil War?

The South was fighting to keep its independence - and retain the cotton revenues. The North was fighting to restore the Union - and regain the cotton revenues. read more

Civil War wasn't to end slavery Purposes: The South fought to defend slavery. The North's focus was not to end slavery but to preserve the union. The slavery apology debate misses these facts. read more

There were two big reasons why the North fought in the Civil War. One was because they wanted to unite the country back together, because the South. read more