Which statement is most accurate about the causes of the Civil War?

1. The root causes of the Civil War began in the very early history of the United States and developed over time.

2. The Civil War happened primarily because of the South's dependence on slave labor.

3. The Civil War resulted almost overnight from rapid growth and change throughout the United States.

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Nick Zamora

28 February, 19:52

Which statement is most accurate about the causes of the Civil War?

1. The root causes of the Civil War began in the very early history of the United States and developed over time.

2. The Civil War happened primarily because of the South's dependence on slave labor.

3. The Civil War resulted almost overnight from rapid growth and change throughout the United States.

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Armani Barnett · Answer 1

"2. The Civil War happened primarily because of the South's dependence on slave labor" would be the best option from the list, since the South felt that their means of economic production was being threatened by the North.