Question

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

Answer 1

Top Five Causes of the Civil War.

Economic and social differences between the North and the South.

States versus federal rights.

The fight between Slave and Non-Slave State Proponents.

Growth of the Abolition Movement.
Dred Scott Decision.

The election of Abraham Lincoln.

Answer 2

A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the moral issue of slavery. In fact, it was the economics of slavery and political control of that system that was central to the conflict. A key issue was states' rights.