The American Civil War, which was also known as the War Between The States, in the history of United States of America was a 4 year war which began in 1861 and concluded in 1865. The war was between the Federal Government of the United States of America, and the eleven southern states that emphasized their right to become independent from the Union. The eleven southern states, which were South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina alongside the resulting outbreak or armed hostility were the climax of decades of growing disagreement between the Northern and Southern states.
             Most historians will agree that there was numerous causes of the American Civil War. The most evident would be the sectional division between the North and South, including the differences in economy, ideals and the general ways of life. Another apparent point was the disputes between the Federal Government and the States' over the rights and power that each state possessed. The War revolved around three main issues:
             The Sectional Division between the North and South resulted from geographical differences. In the South, some of the earliest settlers found a warm quiet climate and fertile soil, perfect for growing tobacco plant. They developed many tobacco plantations and, the Africans were enslaved for cheap labour. After experimentation, it was found that cotton and sugar cane also flourished in the South. The cooler, and rocky soil in the North was not suitable for developing plantations or large farms. The North's economy favoured the growth of cities as its economy is more dependant upon trade than agriculture.
             The Northerners were given a nickname, which has stuck with them forever, "Yankee". They welcomed the modern and constantly developing world. "Yankee" p
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