Question: How did the debate over slavery divide the country and lead to the Civil War?
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The debate of slavery divided the country because of this lead to the civil war. The south was built on the principles of slavery, needing them to work and serve on plantations. The north was built on opportunities and chances relying on urbanisation. When Abraham Lincoln became president he set off to free the slaves " Being free is a human right" this angered many southerners who believed that slaves were less then humans. The south seceded the north because of this which sparked the civil war.

although world war i began in 1914, the united states did not join the war until 1917. the additional firepower, resources, and soldiers of the u.s. to tip the balance of the war in favor of the allies. remaining neutral. when war broke out in 1914, the united states had a policy of neutrality.