[timberwolf630]

Sir, is slavery the only issue here, if so why did the North give up its slaves 2 years after the war. Why did the underground railroad go all the way to Canada, I apoligse for this, I guess I am under the mistaken asumption that the War of Northern Agression was over taxes and tariffs. That 90% of the fighting men of the South were not slave holders but fought for the 10% that were.
Sir until we have a honest discussion on this topic, with references, such as Legislature notes and unburdened facts, we will always have this discussion, without any meaningful resolution. Until then, I will always work for Southern Seccesion again, while respecting your opinion. And I expect the same. Without name calling or malice.
Timberwolf630

[dheretic]

Sir, is slavery the only issue here, if so why did the North give up its slaves 2 years after the war. Why did the underground railroad go all the way to Canada, I apoligse for this, I guess I am under the mistaken asumption that the War of Northern Agression was over taxes and tariffs. That 90% of the fighting men of the South were not slave holders but fought for the 10% that were.

Everything I have read said that the Northern states had formally outlawed slavery well before the civil war. The Dred Scott decision was what made the North bitter because the North had said the Fugitive Slave Act was unconstitutional since it essentially relegalized slavery in the North, but the US Supreme Court ruled that Dred Scott was not a citizen and could not be protected by Northern anti-slavery laws.

As for the figures, 90% is probably correct, but IIRC as many as 25% of the South owned a slave(s). Keep in mind the desire to own slaves was quite strong.