I. The conflicting economic interests of the northern and southern states in America stemmed from their differing economies. The North relied more on industrialization, manufacturing goods like textiles and machinery. This led to a workforce that included many immigrants and paid laborers. On the other hand, the South's economy was primarily agrarian, focused on cash crops like cotton, tobacco, and rice. This economy depended heavily on enslaved labor.
II. The abolition of slavery in the northern states did not directly lead to the beginning of anti-slavery movements in the southern states. While some individuals in the South opposed slavery, the institution was deeply entrenched in the Southern economy and society. Abolition movements faced strong resistance in the South due to economic reliance on slavery and entrenched cultural beliefs supporting it. The beginning of significant anti-slavery movements in the South came later, closer to the time of the Civil War.
