The Differences in the North and South on Slavery Flashcards
what was the northern view on slavery
Most of the Northern States had ended slavery by 1820. Many slaves had been released during the War for Independence by British Troops
what was the southern view of slavery
slavery had expanded due to the introduction of the new Cotton Gin which made processing cotton easier
slaves numbered 3.2million by 1860
what was the northern view on the economy of slavey
realised it was not as efficient using slave labour for small farms trading businesses and factories
what was the southern view on the economy of slavery
Slave labour was used in the cotton and tobacco industries, this was argued to be the most efficient form of labour by the Deep South
were there any similarities on their opinions of slavery
Many in the North were racist too. The North still based much of their economy on agriculture, like the South. Most of the population in both North and South lived in rural areas.
were there any geographical similarities
The south was not entirely rural, middle states such as Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri and Virginia had some manufacturing industries. Slavery was valued, but not as economically important as in the deep south.
northern ideology on slavery
Moral concerns about using slave labour, particularly among some religious groups. However there was some racism, Northerners did not necessarily want African Americans living amongst them. They blamed slavery for introducing so many blacks into the US.
southern ideology on slavery
They saw the plantation economy of the South as being entirely dependent on slavery and saw it as a superior way of life to the North. Felt no taint of immorality to owning slaves and many actually liked their slaves as they were a valuable asset. State and some Federal laws were intent on maintaining this system.
northern politics on slavery
- James Tallmadge of New York proposed to Congress that slavery should be ended in US territories.
- The opening up of slavery below 36o30o seemed to threaten the rights of the free settlers moving into the south west.
- Many Northern Congressmen were not interested in abolishing slavery in old Southern states, just in preventing it in new states as they felt it prevented free labour and would hinder westward expansion.
southern politics of slavery
-Tallmadge angered southern Congress members. Tallmadge’s proposal was voted down in Congress. -William Pinckney of Maryland, argued that Congress had no right to prevent slavery in any state and that new states should be free to make up their own minds about the issue of slavery. The restriction on slavery above 36o 30o was seen as insulting to the South.
what is the fugitive slave act
1793,
the Northern States tended to ignore it, they passed State ‘Personal Liberty Laws’ (that were designed to prevent the kidnapping of free blacks as well as to provide a fair process for the return of actual fugitives). The renewed Fugitive Slave Act reaffirmed the legality of slaves as property and gave slave owners full support of the law.
