Was the Civil War Inevitable?

Was the Civil War Inevitable?
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December 5, 2021
Understanding the history and dynamics of the Civil War is important for any student. It allows them to have a better analysis and comprehension of the events that led, transpired, and ended one of the most significant events in the history of United States. Accordingly, this article would focus on some of the pieces of evidence that shows that the Civil War was indeed inevitable, such as the rising tension between key actors, the critical mass of the oppressed, and other circumstances that suggested the same. All in all, it is the author’s belief that the Civil War was indeed Inevitable because of the concurrence of various social, political, and even ideological events that happened back then.
The Civil War
One of the main pieces of evidence that signified the inevitability of the Civil War was John Calhoun’s Last Speech written during the Great Debate over the Compromise of 1850. During those times the increasing rift between the North and the South was emphasized by the increasing discontent of the “Southern Section of the Union” against the policies and paradigms that were adopted by the North. Specifically, this debate stemmed from the time when both the North and the South have clashed over various aspects such as the extent of the power of the federal government, slavery, economy of the states, and even cultural values, among others. However, while a perusal of history have shown that the ‘abolition of slavery’ was the nobler cause, doing so would be prejudicial towards the Southern States who have significantly lower resources and means of production compared to the Northern states. The basic reality back then was that by abolishing slavery, the poorer South would have suffered because it was their main source of livelihood. In other words, the inevitability of the Civil War back then stemmed from the inability (and possibly, the ‘improbability’) of the states to reach a proper compromise as emphasized in Calhoun’s speech.
Another important evidence that led to the conclusion that the Civil War was inevitable was the legislative enactments that were passed by Congress, without giving much thought on the difference of the situations and realities of the Nor...