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What event could be considered the straw that broke the camel's back between the North and South?
For radical minded Southern leaders, the election of Republican Abraham Lincoln in 1860, was the "straw that broke the camel's back". Secessionists in South Carolina seceded from the Union in December of 1862. Lincoln, for his part, wanted to avoid this kind of political protest. He had already spoken out about various issues surrounding slavery. He promised to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act and to not interfere where slavery already existed. Both Northern and Southern leaders knew that the US Supreme Court already had, in the Dred Scott case in 1857, ruled that slavery was legal and that the US Congress or the US president could not interfere in the slavery issue.Despite that, many Southerners believed that Lincoln would attempt to interfere. Also, the South understood that as the US population in the North and in the territories expanded, at some point in the future there was a chance that a constitutional amendment could abolish slavery.
As an aside, they did not recognize that also in the future, they themselves might abandon slavery as an economic measure. Many economists, such as Adam Smith, already pointed out in the late 18th century that investments in slavery were a bad choice for investment capital.
Southern radicals did not also understand that Lincoln was a minority president. The Radical minded Republicans were not a threat at all as soon as the Democratic Party reunited. Lincoln had won the presidency because the large national Democratic Party was split in 1860. Lincoln and three other "democrats" made the 1860 elections a four man race.
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What mountain range runs North-South through Russis an is generally considered to be the boundary between Asia and Europe?
The Ural Mountains run North-South through Russia and are generally considered to be the boundary between Asia and Europe.
How does the Nile River effect movement?
It allows for speedy travel between North and South Egypt, especially in antiquity when boats were far faster than camels.
Why are camels so widely separated from their llama relatives?
Camels and llamas had a common ancestor species in North America millions of years ago. Some of them migrated north across the land bridge into Asia and then Africa, evolving into camels. Others migrated south into South America and evolved into llamas, alpacas, and vicunas.
Is North Carolina north?
North Carolina is north of everything that is south of it. North Carolina is not considered to be in the northern part of the US. It is actually considered to be south. It is called North Carolina to distinguish itself from South Carolina
Is North Carolina?
North Carolina is north of everything that is south of it. North Carolina is not considered to be in the northern part of the US. It is actually considered to be south. It is called North Carolina to distinguish itself from South Carolina
What book is considered to have increased the tensions between the North and South on the issue of slavery?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
What continent has a desert with no camels?
The only continents that have camels naturally are Africa and Asia. South America has relatives of the camels - alpacas, vicunas, llamas, guanacos - but no actual camels. Australia has thousands of camels that are descendants of animals brought in during the 19th century by man that are labeled now as invasive species and a pests. North America had some camels also imported during the same century that were released. However, there are no longer any feral camels in North America. Europe and Antarctica have no natural camels.
What effect did the Wilmot Proviso have on relations between North and South?
It increased tensions further between the North and the South
What was the economical differences between the north and south?
the major economical difference between the north and the south is the north was based on manufacturing while south was agriculutural
Where is the dividing line between north and south America?
The dividing line between North and South America is typically considered to be the Panama-Colombia border. This is where the narrowest point of the Americas, known as the Isthmus of Panama, connects the two continents.
What were difference between the North and the south?
North was Union, and South was Confederates.
How many degrees between north and south?
There are 180 degrees between north and south in a compass rose.
