petition. 1  a formally drawn request, often bearing the names of a number of those making the request, that is addressed to a person or group of persons in authority or power, soliciting some favor, right, mercy, or other benefit: a petition for clemency; a petition for the repeal of an unfair law. 2. a request made for something desired, especially a respectful or humble request, as to a superior or to one of those in authority; a supplication or prayer: a petition for aid; a petition to God for courage and strength.
Causes of the Civil War. Causes for the outbreak of Civil War existed in plenty and one of the most prominent among them was the prevalence of slavery in the United States during this period. While the economy of the Northern states was driven by industries, the same was driven by agriculture in the Southern states.
Posted on. (Answer #1). Two of the most important long-term effects of the Civil War were a boom in industrialization and the eventual creation of a more democratic and just America. The Civil War, of course, ended slavery in the United States.It did not immediately bring equality to African Americans.osted on. (Answer #1). Two of the most important long-term effects of the Civil War were a boom in industrialization and the eventual creation of a more democratic and just America. The Civil War, of course, ended slavery in the United States.