Which of these 8 Choices could be considered to be the cause of the American Civilwar?

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Hi.

I thought I would get serious for the moment. I couldn't create this poll in the American Civilwar area.

Cheers...

[drhet58]

Constitution Of The United States
Article I
Section II
#3

The above gave to every citizen of a slave state, whether a slaveholder or not, a preponderance in the national government greater than that of a citizen of a free state, by 3/5ths of the number of slaves in his state; so that while 30,000 citizens of a free state would send but one representative to Congress, 12,000 citizens of a slave state would also send one representative if they collectively owned 30,000 slaves.
It was desirable for slaveholders to discourage the presence in their state of citizens who were not also slaveholders, and to increase the number of slaves.
For it is clear that, the greater the number of slaves and the fewer number of their owners, the greater the concentration of political power in the hands of the latter.

Excerpt from: "Harpers Pictorial History" 1866

If I went overboard, I apologize.:unsure:

Your Obt. Serv't
Donald R. Hetrick

[Michael Slaunwhite]

If I went overboard, I apologize.:unsure:

Your Obt. Serv't
Donald R. Hetrick

Nope, you didn't. You would have if you called me a turd.


Cheers, and it's always good to hear your point of view!

[drhet58]

Well, my friend, let it be known to all the world, that I, shall never call you an anal deposit! :laugh:

Your Obt. Serv't
Donald R. Hetrick

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Well, my friend, let it be known to all the world, that I, shall never call you an anal deposit! :laugh:

Your Obt. Serv't
Donald R. Hetrick

That's good to know :laugh:

Cheers, and take care!

[Michael Slaunwhite]

Hi.

What happened to the poll? It took me all of a few seconds to make. I'm sure you have a very good reason, and that is enough for me.

Later good people!