Causes Of The American Civil War
The Real Cause of the Civil War——美国南北战争的真正原因
JennyAmerican History & Culture(14)Mr.Reiss2011/12/25The Real Cause of the Civil WarGenerations have been told that slavery was the cause of the Civil War. However, is that so? We should not deny that slavery was one of the causes but it was not the primary one since Lincoln did not promulgate The Emancipation Proclamation until a year after the war started and slavery was not completely abolished when the war ended. So I think slavery was more like a catalyst and the main reasons which led to the Civil War were the differences between their economy system and politic ideas and also the interference of Europe.At that time, the North was an industrialized area but their factories lacked free workers. Meanwhile, the Southern economy was relying on crops and enough slaves guaranteed the prosperity of their plantations. Thus if the slaves were freed, factories would run well because of sufficient labor while the economy of the South might be ruined because of the loss of their huge work force. In those days, people cared more about their interest so both sides argued to win slaves —to win workers. Also, because the Northern industry was still in the process of development, it needed a great many consumers to support their market. However, in order to save more money, plantation owners preferred cheap European goods. Therefore, the Tariff of 1828 was passed,which put high government taxes on imported goods. Congress thought that more people would start buying American-made products but this enraged the Southerners so much that the tariff was known as “t he Tariff of Abominations” and some of the states were even on the verge of declaring their independence. Finally a compromise was reached but the hatred remained. The conflict between the economic systems caused the North and the South to quarrel bitterly and it made their politic ideas different as well.Since the North was basically in-developmental capitalism, it desired a strong central government which could manage the order of business and trades. By contrast, the South was somehow still insisting on feudalism and to bring fortune to their later generations, slaves were constant valuable. Besides, since the Southern farmers had nearly nothing apart from their land they extremely relied on import goods. To decrease tariffs successfully, which was good for the South but hurt the North, they wanted powerful state governments so that the states could decide tax rates on their own and allow them to have slaves. And as I said, interests were what most people were thinking of. Jefferson Davis, as a senator, had once said, the North limited the development of slavery so that they could be the majority in the Congress. They were willing to sacrifice the profits of the South to develop New England’s industrial. His analysis was reasonable. So in this way, the Civil War can be considered as nation’s rights versus state rights, new social structure versus old one and Northern interests versus Southern interests.One other factor which could not be ignored was the involvement of Europe. AsBismarch said, “it was obvious that dividing America into two weak unions was predetermined by European financial powers before the Civil War had begun. America was the only country at the time which supported democracy and they did not want her to succeed and to be too powerful. And more importantly, there were always great profit waiting for bankers during warfare!As far as I am concerned, slavery was the ideology of the South’s economic system which was probably the most important cause of the war. People have long been used to associate Southern plantations with slavery and many arguments before the war were seemingly about slave fares while it was actually the economic interests which really mattered. However, the masses were easily misled by public opinions and few of them would feel obliged to analyze whether it was true or not. A sentence in Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address goes like this: “All knew that thisinterest(slavery) was somehow the cause of the war.” Isn’t he telling his people that slavery was the cause of the Civil War?Nowadays, the misconception remained still. The reason for this is that we now view slavery as more of a moral dispute and naturally think that people then thought the same which neglected the fact that most conceptions have been changed throughout the years. In today’s logic, a war starting for the abolishment of slavery was a war fighting for justice. Thus people did not think much about it and readily accepted it.The definition for “history” in the Devil’s Dictionary was: “An account mostlyfalse, of events mostly unimportant, which are brought about by rulers, mostly knaves, and soldiers, mostly fools.” Winners who wrote the history would not tell anything unfavorable to themselves and they were oftentimes good at concealing the facts. Most of the truth was hidden somewhere we probably would never know as well as the definite answer to this question. After all, there were so many things which were dealt behind closed doors!ReferencesWhat was the Tariff of Abominations?: Information from . : Wiki Q&A combined with free online dictionary, thesayrus, and encyclopedias. N.p., n.d Web.26.Dec.2011/topic/what-was-the-tariff-of-abominationsGe, Wu. "rainbowplan." Cause of the Civil War. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Dec. 2011./bbs/topic.php?topic=144183&select=ion/104986847 .html?an=0&si=2>.。
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托福阅读背景知识(8)：The Civil WarCauses of the warThe American Civil War was fought between the northern and southern states from 1861 to 1865. There were two main causes of the war. The first was the issue of *slavery: should Africans who had been brought by force to the US be used as slaves. The second was the issue of states#39; rights: should the US federal government be more powerful than the governments of individualstates.The North and South were very different in character. The economy of the South was based on agriculture, especially cotton. Picking cotton was hard work,and the South depended on slaves for this. The North was more industrial, with alarger population and greater wealth. Slavery, and opposition to it, had existed since before independence (1776) but, in the 19th century, the abolitionists, people who wanted to make slavery illegal, gradually increased in number. The South#39;s attitude was that each state had the right to make any law it wanted, and if southern states wanted slavery, the US government could not prevent it.Many southerners became secessionists, believing that southern states should secede from the Union (= become independent from the US).In 1860, Abraham *Lincoln was elected President. He and his party, the*Republicans, were against slavery, but said that they would not end it. The southern states did not believe this, and began to leave the Union. In 1860 there were 34 states in the US. Eleven of them (South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina) left the Union and formed the *Confederate States of America, often called the Confederacy. Jefferson *Davis became its President, and for most of the war *Richmond, Virginia, was the capital.Four years of fightingThe US government did not want a war but, on 12 April 1861, the Confederate Army attacked *Fort Sumter, which was in the Confederate state of South Carolina but still occupied by the Union army. President Lincoln could not ignore the attack and so the Civil War began.Over the next four years the Union army tried to take control of the South. The battles that followed, *Shiloh, Antietam, *Bull Run and Chicamauga, have become part of America#39;s national memory. After the battle of *Gettysburg in 1863, in a speech known as the *Gettysburg Address, President Lincoln said that the North was fighting the war to keep the Union together so that#39;ernment of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth#39;. In the same year he issued the *Emancipation Proclamation which made slavery illegal, but only in the Confederacy.Slaves and former slaves played an important part in the war. Some gave information to Union soldiers, because they knew that their best chance of freedom was for the North to win the war. Many former slaves wanted to become Union soldiers, but this was not very popular among white northerners. In spite of this opposition about 185000 former slaves served in the Union army. Women on both sides worked as spies, taking information, and sometimes even people, across borders by hiding them under their large skirts.In the South especially, people suffered greatly and had little to eat. On 9 April 1865, when the South could fight no more, General Robert E *Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S *Grant at *Appomattox Court House in Virginia.A total of 620000 people had been killed and many more wounded.The war was over but feelings of hostility against the North remained strong. John Wilkes *Booth, an actor who supported the South, decided to kill President Lincoln. On 14 April 1865 he approached the President in Ford#39;s Theatre in Washington and shot him. Lincoln died the next morning.The killing of President Lincoln showed how bitter many people felt. The South had been beaten, but its people had not changed their opinions about slavery or about states#39; rights. During the war, the differences between North and South had become even greater. The North had become richer. In the South, cities had been destroyed and the economy ruined.ReconstructionAfter the war the South became part of the United States again. This long,difficult period was called Reconstruction. The issues that had caused the war, slavery and states#39; rights, still had to be dealt with. The issue of slavery was difficult, because many people even in the North had prejudices against Blacks. The new state governments in the South wanted to make laws limiting the rights of Blacks, and the US government tried to stop them. Between 1865 and 1870 the 13th, 14th and 15th *Amendments to the *Constitution were passed, giving Blacks freedom, making them citizens of the US and the state where they lived, and giving them, in theory, the same rights as white Americans.Many northern politicians went to the South where they thought they could get power easily. These northerners were called *carpet-baggers. Both carpet-baggers and southern politicians were dishonest and stole money from the new governments, which hurt the South even more.In 1870 the last three southern states were admitted to the Union again, and in 1877 the northern army finally left the South. The war lasted four years, but efforts to reunite the country took three times as long.Effects of the Civil WarDifferences between North and South are still strong. In the South the Confederate flag is still often used, and the state flags of *Georgia and*Mississippi were made to look similar to it. The state motto is Audemus jura nostra defendere, which is Latin for #39;We dare to defend our rights#39;. The Civil War helped to end slavery, but long afterwards Blacks were still beingtreated badly, and race relations continue to be a problem. The South was so angry with the *Republicans, the party of Lincoln and Reconstruction, that southerners voted *Democratic for a century. The war showed strong differences between parts of the US, but many people believe that the most important thing it did was to prove that the US is one country.。
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南北战争，又称美国内战（American Civil War）， 是美国历史上一场大规模的内战，参战双方为北方资 产阶级领导下的美利坚合众国（简称联邦）和南方种 植场奴隶主领导下的美利坚联盟国（简称邦联）。这 场战争的起因为美国南部十一州以亚伯拉罕•林肯就任 总统为由而陆续退出联邦，而林肯下令攻打“叛乱” 州。但根源却在于南方种植园经济体制制约了北方资 本主义的发展。此战不但改变了美国的政经情势，导 致奴隶制度在美国南方被最终废除，也对日后美国的 民间社会产生巨大的影响。
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3. Border slave states: In the context of the American Civil War, the term border states refers to the five slave states of Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, and West Virginia, which bordered a free state and were aligned with the Union. All but Delaware share borders with states that joined the Confederacy.
5. At the beginning of military struggle, the Northern States were poorly prepared for the war. And in terms of strength, the North didn’t enjoy much superiority. ( ) 6. During the first two years of American Civil War, the Federal Army suffered repeated setbacks. ( ) 7. The famous Emancipation Proclamation became effective on September 22, 1862. ( ) 8. The war ended in victory for the North and the Union when the Southern troops were hemmed in at Appomattox, Virginia. ( )
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英文,美国内战的原因Civil War
Bettina ZhangPeriod 31.12.2012What are the main causes of the civil war?The American Civil War was from 1861-1865. The American north and south chose force to resolve a problem. Eventually, the union won the war and abolished slavery.There were three important causes for the civil war the economic, the abolitionist and the support from President.The first, the economic between the North and South were really differences. After the 1840's, the Southern economy mainly relied on farming cotton, because cotton is very profitable, people are willing to move from other crops to cotton. On the large slaves farms they brutally used many slaves to grow and harvest the cotton. But, the northern economy was rapidly developing and using factories. Actually, most factories raw cotton are from south and thy produce the clothes. Then they were have some problem, the South and Norther are totally different economic and they will have different in economic attitudes, for industry, agriculture and slavery. This problem was more and more evident, and finally the south secede from the union. But the union can not leave the confederate, the 11 Southern slave states, because they were purchasing from the south, this is them bace of economic.This problem brought on the war.The second reason is growth of abolitionist.The people in the north became more polarized disagreed with slavery and felt compassion for them, slaves are no paid for work, they had no right in the USA, and did not even have any freedom. The people in the north can't understand that why southerner use slavery, because northern have high population, they do not need slave. At that time a famous book was published and shocked most people in the north Uncle Tom's Cabin, it made more people oppose slavery, but if the United States abolished slavery, it would be a huge loss for the south. The slaves were a very important part of the south, because they needed cheap labour for their economy. The north and south had totally different opinions on slavery.The last cause is about support from President. In November 1860,Abraham Lincoln was elected President. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln,south Carolina issued its "Declaration of the Causes of Secession." Eleven southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America. Because they believed that Lincoln was anti-slavery and in favor of Northern interests, if that so the south did not have more support from the rest of the United States. This is the last cause for Civil War.Even if there are many causes for the war, people should still try to avoid war because of the losses suffered. People lost their families and home. War ruined their lives. I know there are still wars in the Israel, Burma, Somalia and so on, but if people were not greedy there would be no reason for war. However, I wish that people would be lenient with others and choose nonviolence to solve problems. Civil war is on important lesson, they 618,000 people died in the war. It is a terrible number for everybody, So I hope no force anymore and someday real peace will come.。
美国内战的原因作文英语
美国内战的原因作文英语Title: The Causes of the American Civil War。
The American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, remains one of the most significant and tragic events in American history. This war between the Northern and Southern states had deep-rooted causes that ultimately led to the nation tearing itself apart. Understanding these causes is crucial in comprehending the complexities of this conflict.One primary cause of the American Civil War was the issue of slavery. Since the nation's founding, slavery had been deeply ingrained in the Southern economy and culture. The Southern states relied heavily on slave labor for their agricultural production, particularly in cotton and tobacco farming. However, as the Northern states industrialized, they began to view slavery as morally reprehensible and incompatible with the principles of freedom and equality upon which the nation was founded.Moreover, the question of whether new states admittedto the Union would be free or slave states intensified the tension between the North and the South. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of 1850 attempted to address this issue by maintaining a balance between freeand slave states, but they ultimately failed to resolve the underlying conflicts.Economic differences also played a significant role in fueling the tensions that led to the Civil War. TheNorthern states embraced industrialization and urbanization, leading to a more diversified economy based onmanufacturing and commerce. In contrast, the Southernstates remained agrarian, relying heavily on plantation agriculture and slave labor. This economic disparitycreated competing interests between the North and the South, particularly regarding tariffs, taxation, andinfrastructure development.Additionally, political disagreements exacerbated the divisions between the Northern and Southern states. Theissue of states' rights versus federal authority became increasingly contentious, with Southern states asserting their right to secede from the Union if they felt their interests were not being adequately represented. The election of Abraham Lincoln as President in 1860, with his anti-slavery platform, further fueled Southern fears of federal encroachment on their way of life.Cultural and social differences also contributed to the growing rift between the North and the South. The Northern states, influenced by a wave of immigration and rapid urbanization, embraced a more diverse and cosmopolitan society. In contrast, the Southern states remained deeply rooted in traditional agrarian values, with a hierarchical social structure based on race and class. These cultural differences further alienated the two regions from each other and fueled mutual distrust and animosity.Despite efforts to compromise and reconcile their differences, the escalating tensions between the Northern and Southern states ultimately culminated in the outbreak of the Civil War. The bombardment of Fort Sumter in April1861 marked the beginning of hostilities, as the Confederacy sought to assert its independence from the Union. What followed was four years of brutal conflict, resulting in immense loss of life and profound social and political upheaval.In conclusion, the American Civil War was the culmination of a complex web of economic, social, political, and cultural factors that had been simmering for decades. The issue of slavery, economic disparities, political disagreements, and cultural differences all contributed to the deep divisions between the Northern and Southern states. Despite efforts to address these issues through compromise and negotiation, the fundamental differences proved irreconcilable, ultimately leading to the bloodiestconflict in American history.。
有关美国独立战争原因的英文作文
有关美国独立战争原因的英文作文全文共10篇示例，供读者参考篇1Hey guys, do you know why the United States had a big fight with Britain a long time ago? It's because of the American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence. Let's find out more about the reasons behind this important event in history!One of the main reasons for the American Revolutionary War was the unfair taxes imposed by the British government on the American colonies. The British imposed taxes such as the Stamp Act and the Tea Act without giving the American colonists a say in the matter. The colonists felt like they were being treated unfairly and that their rights were being taken away.Another reason for the war was the lack of representation of the American colonists in the British government. The colonists felt like they had no voice in the decisions that were being made about their lives and their futures. They believed that they should have the right to make their own laws and govern themselves.The British government also passed laws that restricted the freedoms of the colonists, such as the Quartering Act, which required the colonists to house and feed British soldiers. The colonists saw these laws as oppressive and a violation of their rights as British subjects.The American colonists also felt a strong sense of identity and pride in their new country. They believed that they had the right to govern themselves and create their own nation, separate from British rule. This sense of patriotism and independence fueled their desire to fight for freedom.In conclusion, the American Revolutionary War was fought for many reasons, including unfair taxes, lack of representation, oppressive laws, and a desire for independence. The American colonists were willing to fight and sacrifice for their freedom, and their bravery and determination ultimately led to the birth of the United States of America.So there you have it, guys! That's why the American colonists fought against the British in the American Revolutionary War. It was a tough time, but it led to the creation of a new nation that values freedom and independence above all else. Pretty cool, right? Thanks for reading!篇2Oh, hi there! Today, I'm gonna tell you all about the American Revolutionary War, or the American War of Independence! It was a super important time in history when the 13 American colonies fought against Great Britain to become their own country. So, why did they wanna do that? Well, let me tell you!First of all, the colonies were super duper mad at Britain because they were being taxed without having any representatives in the British government. That means they were being told to pay money and follow rules, but they didn't have a say in any of it! That's like someone telling you to clean your room without even asking if you want to - not cool, right?Then, there was this thing called the Proclamation of 1763, which said that the colonists couldn't move west of the Appalachian Mountains. They were like, "Um, excuse me, we wanna explore and settle new land!" So, they were not happy about that either.Next, there was a bunch of other laws and stuff that Britain was making the colonies follow, like the Stamp Act and theTownshend Acts. The colonists felt like they were being bossed around and treated unfairly, so they started to rebel.Finally, there was the Boston Tea Party, where the colonists dressed up as Native Americans and dumped a bunch of tea into the Boston Harbor to protest the Tea Act. That was like the last straw for Britain, and they started cracking down on the colonies even more.So, all these reasons - being taxed without representation, restrictions on where they could settle, unfair laws, and the Boston Tea Party - led the colonies to declare independence from Great Britain and fight for their freedom. And that's how the American Revolutionary War began!In the end, after a long and hard-fought war, the colonies won their independence and became the United States of America. It was a super important event in history and shaped the future of the country we live in today. Cool, right?篇3The Reason Why the United States Fought for IndependenceHey guys! Today I'm going to tell you about the American Revolution, which was the war that helped the United Statesbecome its own country. There were a lot of reasons why the American colonists wanted to be independent from Britain.First, the colonists didn't like how the British government was treating them. They had to pay high taxes on things like tea and stamps, but they didn't have a say in how the money was being used. They also didn't have any representatives in the British government to speak for them, so they felt like they were being treated unfairly.Another reason was that the colonists didn't like having British soldiers living in their homes. The British government made the colonists house and feed the soldiers, which made them really angry. They felt like their privacy was being invaded, and they didn't want to be forced to help the British army.The colonists also didn't like how the British government was trying to control their trade. The British put laws in place that forced the colonists to buy goods only from Britain, even if they could get them cheaper somewhere else. This made it really hard for the colonists to make money and provide for their families.So, the American colonists decided to fight for their independence. They started a war against the British in 1775, and after many years of fighting, they finally won their freedom in1783. The United States was born, and the colonists became proud Americans.That's why the United States fought for independence. It was because the colonists wanted to be free and have control over their own lives. And thanks to their bravery and determination, we have the country we know today. Pretty cool, right?篇4Oh wow, you wanna know about the American Revolutionary War? That's a super cool topic! So like, back in the day, the American colonies were all like, "Um, why should we have to listen to Great Britain and pay all these taxes? That's so not fair!" And King George III was all like, "Nah, you guys gotta follow our rules and pay up, or else."So anyway, the colonies were getting more and more fed up with British rule, and they started to rebel. They were like, "No way, we're not gonna take this anymore!" And then there was this big fight at Lexington and Concord in 1775, and that was like the start of the whole Revolutionary War.During the war, the colonies got help from France, Spain, and the Netherlands, which was super awesome. And then George Washington, who was a total hero, led the ContinentalArmy to victory against the British. And finally, in 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed, and the colonies were officially free from British rule. Yay!So yeah, the main reasons for the American Revolutionary War were stuff like unfair taxes, lack of representation in Parliament, and just wanting to be independent from Great Britain. It was a super important time in history, and it totally changed our country forever. Cool, right?篇5One day, the colonists in America were getting fed up with the British government. They were like, "Hey, why are we always getting told what to do by them across the ocean? We want to be our own bosses, thank you very much!"So, they started rebelling against the British. They were like, "No more unfair taxes! No more being treated like second-class citizens! We want our independence!"That's how the American Revolutionary War started. The colonists were all like, "We're not gonna take it anymore!" and they fought against the British army.They had some really cool leaders like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson who helped them in their fight for independence. They were brave and inspiring, and they never gave up even when things were tough.Finally, after a long and hard-fought war, the colonists won their independence. They were like, "We did it! We're free!"And that's how America became its own country. The colonists fought for what they believed in, and they never gave up until they got their freedom. And that's why we celebrate Independence Day every year, to remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for our freedom.So, let's all be proud to be Americans and remember the spirit of the colonists who fought for our independence in the American Revolutionary War!篇6Once upon a time, in the land of America, there was a big war called the American Revolutionary War. It happened a long time ago, but it was very important because it helped America become its own country.So why did the war happen? Well, there were a few reasons. One big reason was that the people in America didn't like the British king telling them what to do. They thought it wasn't fair that they had to pay taxes to the king, but they didn't have a say in how they were governed. They wanted to be independent and make their own decisions.Another reason for the war was that the British were treating the Americans badly. They were making the Americans buy expensive things from England and not letting them trade with other countries. The Americans didn't like this because they wanted to be able to do business with whoever they wanted.The Americans also felt like they weren't being treated as equals by the British. They were being treated like second-class citizens, and they didn't think that was right. So they decided to fight back and try to become independent.In the end, after a long and difficult war, the Americans won their independence. They were able to create their own country with their own rules and their own government. And that's how America became the land of the free and the home of the brave.篇7Hey guys! Today I want to tell you all about the reasons behind the American Revolutionary War. Have you guys heard about it before? It's super cool and important in history!So, basically, the American Revolutionary War happened because the American colonies were tired of being treated unfairly by the British government. They were getting taxed a lot and didn't have any say in how things were run. They also didn't like having British soldiers living in their houses and bossing them around. That's not cool at all!Another big reason for the war was that the American colonies wanted to have their own independence and be able to make their own decisions. They wanted to be free from British rule and have their own government. They thought they could do a way better job running things on their own.Oh, and did you guys know that some famous people like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were part of the American Revolution? They were super brave and fought really hard for the freedom of the American colonies.In the end, the American colonies won the war and became their own country – the United States of America! Isn't that awesome? And that's why the American Revolutionary War is soimportant in history. It's all about fighting for freedom and standing up for what you believe in. Cool, right?篇8Hey guys, do you know why the United States had a big fight called the American Revolutionary War? Let me tell you all about it!Back in the olden days, the American colonies were under the rule of Great Britain. But the colonists were not happy because they had to follow all these rules and pay taxes without getting a say in it. They felt like they were being treated unfairly, kinda like when you have to do chores but don't get your allowance!One of the big reasons for the war was taxes. The British passed all these laws that made the colonists pay taxes on things like sugar, tea, and paper. The colonists didn't like this because they thought it was unfair to be taxed without having a say in the government that was making the rules.Another reason was that the colonists wanted more freedom and independence. They wanted to make their own decisions and have a say in how things were run. They didn't like being told what to do by a king who lived far away across the ocean.So, the American colonists decided to fight for their independence and freedom. They fought against the British soldiers and eventually won the war. That's why we have the United States of America today!So, that's the story of the American Revolutionary War, where the colonists fought for their freedom and independence from Great Britain. It was a big fight, but in the end, the colonists won and got to be their own country. Pretty cool, right?篇9Once upon a time, a long time ago, there was a big fight in a country called America. It was called the American Revolution or the War of Independence. But why did this fight happen? Well, let me tell you all about it!The first reason for the American Revolution was taxes. The British government was putting lots of taxes on things like tea and sugar. The American people didn't like this because they didn't have a say in the government that was making these decisions. They said, "No taxation without representation!" They thought it wasn't fair to be taxed without having a voice in the government.Another reason for the American Revolution was freedom. The American people wanted to be free from the British government. They wanted to make their own laws and be in charge of their own country. They didn't want to be told what to do by a king who lived far away in England.The final reason for the American Revolution was independence. The American people wanted to be their own country, with their own government and their own rules. They wanted to be free from British control and make their own decisions about how to live their lives.So, because of taxes, freedom, and independence, the American people fought a big fight and won their independence from Britain. And that's why we celebrate Independence Day every year on July 4th! It's a day to remember the brave people who fought for our freedom and our country. The end!篇10Hey guys! Today let's talk about the American Revolutionary War, which was basically when the United States fought for its independence from Britain. So, why did they fight in the first place? Well, there were a bunch of reasons!One big reason was taxes. The British government was making the American colonists pay all kinds of taxes, like the Stamp Act and the Tea Act. The colonists didn't think it was fair to pay taxes when they didn't have a say in how the government was run. They even came up with the slogan "No taxation without representation" to show how mad they were.Another reason was the Intolerable Acts. These were laws the British passed to punish the colonists after the Boston Tea Party. The colonists felt like their rights were being taken away and they didn't like being bossed around by the British.The colonists also didn't like how the British soldiers were treating them. They felt like the soldiers were always watching them and trying to control their lives. This made them feel angry and scared.Overall, the American colonists felt like they weren't getting the respect they deserved from Britain. They wanted to be able to make their own decisions and control their own country. So, they decided to fight for their independence and that's how the American Revolutionary War started.In the end, the colonists won the war and the United States became its own country. They wrote the Declaration of Independence to explain why they were breaking away fromBritain and to declare their freedom. And that's how America became the land of the free!。
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The South, which was known as the Confederate States of America, seceded from the North, which was also known as the Union, for many different reasons. The reason they wanted to succeed was because there was four decades of great sectional conflict between the two. Between the North and South there were deep economic, social, and political differences. The South wanted to become an independent nation. There were many reasons why the South wanted to succeed but the main reason had to do with the Norths view on slavery. All of this was basically a different interpretation of the United States Constitution on both sides. In the end all of these disagreements on both sides led to the Civil War, in which the North won.
American Civil War
Hale Waihona Puke 在内战前夕，美国是由四个截然不同的区域组 成的国家： • 东北部（即今新英格兰）—成长中的工业与 商业及相应之人口密度增长； • 西北部（即今中西部Midwest）—自由农民 于此迅速发展，拜西北条例(Northwest Ordinance)之赐此处永无奴隶制度； • 上南方(the Upper South)－垦殖农场，但部 份区域经济衰退； • 西南方－雨后春笋般蓬勃发展的棉花经济区。