re: Slavery was not the only issue the South was fighting for

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Because the north feared the south would ally with France and Britain, they passed a tariff against the south on agricultural trades that started devastating the south's economy to pay for the north's bills.

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I've read a load of bilge before but this is among the tops.

The POTUS position had been dominated of late from the south.
The SCOTUS was dominated by the south.
The money was flowing right into the rich and powerful of the south.
You should read more.