North and South Two Distinct Regions

Economy North Diverse economy based on industry and agriculture. activities/bhistory/undergrou nd_railroad/map.htm activities/bhistory/undergrou nd_railroad/map.htm South Economy based on agriculture.

Economy North Growth of industrialization Specialization and machinery allow for mass production South Cotton is leading cash crop Industry limited due to lack of capital and market demand

Cities/Rural North Large cities undergoing rapid urbanization with many new immigrants pouring into the cities. South Mainly rural with a few cities Plantation owners farm large tracts of land; plantations are generally self-sufficient.

Transportation North Had better transportation; Roads, canals, & railroads were being built. This made moving goods and people faster and cheaper. South The South relied on rivers and waterways to transport goods and people. (less efficient than the railways). Canals & roads are poor and railways are limited.

Slavery North The Abolitionist movement was pushing for an end to slavery in the United States South Sought to expand by creating more slave states

Labor North Economy based on free labor South Economy based on slave labor

States Rights North Feel the Federal Government has the final say in matters of the constitution South Feels the States have the right to decide matters concerning the state; states’ rights supersede the Federal governments ‘.