North And South: Similarities And Differences

Throughout history, there have been many geographic differences between the North and the South that have lead to economic differences between them. Some of these differences, such as the climate differences, have had many effects on the economy in these to regions.

Regarding the world in the 1800’s, life in the North was very different then life in the South. There are many areas that prove this statement to be true. Some differences include the geography, the economy, and society. The North and the South both have some things in common. Other than that, they are opposites when it comes to everyday life.

In the North, unlike in the South, people road the railroad on a regular basis, because they had thousands of miles of track laid out. People in the North were also able to ride aboard steam boats. This was an advantage to those in the North because they were able to ship goods to places and receive them efficiently and semi cheaply. In the South, horseback and covered wagons were the common mode of transportation. This was a major disadvantage to the many cotton growers in the South. With the south supplying 75 percent of the worlds cotton( Teach us history.org) at this time transporting cotton was difficult.Some of these economical differences also lead to political

The North and the South had many differences relating to work and life styles. Although the North and the South relied on farms, the North turned to factories since industrialization started to grow. These factories produced wealth by manufacturing goods, and they were also employed mostly by immigrants from Europe. However, the South relied on plantations and grew the number one source in the United States, cotton,

The main difference between the Northern and Southern states was that the North was mostly populated by small farms and larger towns and cities with mercantile and factory-based economies, in contrast the South was populated by large plantations and had relatively fewer large cities and few factories. Since the north had significantly more factories, they tended to trade more manufactured goods instead of raw materials like the south. The south’s economy was heavily reliant on the labor of slaves, the north had slaves as well but it did not really compare to that of the

A major difference between the North and the South was slavery. A turning point in history, slavery was essential in the growth and progression of America. While the North had nearly abolished it, only 9% of the South’s African American population was free. The industrialization in the North attracted immigrants which caused a sharp population increase.

Meanwhile, the northern economy was more industrialized, and did not need to depend on agriculture. This led to major differences in the economic attitudes of the southern and northern states. The South was based on the plantation system while the North was focused on city life. This change in the North implied that society developed as people of different cultures and classes had to cooperate and work together. On the other hand, the South kept holding onto an old-fashioned social

The Civil War was the bloodiest war in American history. America was split into two sides that had strengths and weaknesses against each other. It seemed they were the complete opposite. The North had more factories and railroads, while the South had more farms. Politics had a strong part to play too. The North had a better government, while the South struggled to form one. Finally, the North had a larger army throughout the war.

In the North, on the other hand, this show of violence was not expected, nor appreciated. Instead, Northerners felt that a gentleman should be self-made, hardworking, and educated. The North and the South also differed in the factors which controlled their economies. In the South, the two most important commodities were land and slaves.

The North and the South emerged as two distinctly different sides during the antebellum period. The major differences that emerged during this time revolved around geography/climate, transportation, society and economy. Under these categories involve population, industry and culture. These differences are what shaped each region during this time period.

In the South, farming was one of their sectional differences. This included growing cotton and selling the cotton. At first cotton was the most demanded product, but when exotic furs came into the picture economic issues became high in the South. This in time led to political issues. One of the major political issues in the Southern region was Slavery, which directly divided the North and South. The Northern parts were

The most important difference between the north and south was the issue of slavery. The South was primarily agricultural, and the southern economy was based upon the existence of large family farms known as

Even though the North and the South origins were both from Europe, their customs and living habits were different. The North and the South began to notice these differences as they broke away from Britain in the Revolutionary War. The North and South emerged into two different regions, due to their various differences. These differences included the geography, the economy, the social and classification status, and transportation.

Changes occur in every region of the globe; every minute, every second. Most individuals generally do not approve of changes. It entices fear, mistrust, isolation, and even pain. In my youth, I liked change. Changes were something to look forward to, it was fun to meet new individuals and an enjoyable way to see new places. It was useful to learn new skills and live experiences. So at the age of fifteen, my mother told me we were headed for America. No attention was given to these words, because I was a teenager who thought that the state of Texas would be quite similar to Toronto, but never could I fathom that this would completely change my perception of the world. These Challenges have led me to understand the different cultures between the north and south, not to believe in stereotypes, and made me adaptable.

Both areas had many farmers, but the south was successful with big plantations. The southern economy depended on agriculture while the North was based on technological advancement. The North successful developed many industries, while the south improved their farming methods (Roark, 7). The south farmers established huge plantations for cash crop production especially cotton. In addition, slavery became an important factor that provided