What was the actual point of civil war in America?

by jimmyaer

As far as I know it's disagreement due to slavery, but even after it racism was still a problem. What were true reasons for war and its results?

mikedash

Yes, the Civil War was about slavery.

There is always more to say, of course (though, nonetheless: it was about slavery), but while you are waiting for fresh answers to your query, you might like to go into more depth with these responses from our FAQ:

The Civil War: slavery or states' rights? (Slavery.)

Why did the Civil War happen? Couldn't it have been worked out diplomatically? with /u/Georgy_K_Zhukov