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Causes of the Civil War: Abolitionism. The issue of slavery was further heightened by the rise of the Abolitionist movement in the 1820s and 1830s. Beginning in the North, adherents believed that slavery was morally wrong rather than simply a social evil.
What were the true reasons behind the Civil War? Discussion in 'New Recruits Meet & Greet Area' started by Caleb McK, Sep 10, 2015. I am confused about why the Civil War occurred. Some people say slavery was the only reason it happened. Others say it was only a minor role, and other things were what really caused it to happen.