Question

how did political control cause/effect the civil war

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Answer 1

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Political control played a significant role in causing and influencing the Civil War. The main cause was the divisive issue of whether or not slavery should be allowed in the newly formed territories. As political control shifted, different factions gained power and enacted policies that either favored or opposed slavery. The election of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery, led to the secession of Southern states, as they feared their control over the institution would be reduced. This secession and the subsequent formation of the Confederate States of America directly led to the outbreak of the Civil War.