IMO forcing the war instead of letting slavery phase itself out caused the problems we have today.
I’ve actually seen more racism demonstrated in the north than in the South. The north didn’t want the freed slaves.
“The north didn’t want the freed slaves.”
Neither did Lincoln. Liberia ring any bells?
Growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, I would have to agree with you... It’s not as if the majority of folks in the North at the time (or even now) were any “less racist” than those in the South. It wasn’t until the Civil War started losing “popularity” in the North that Lincoln started really pushing on the morality meme of slavery. Heck, at least in the South (in times past) you knew where you stood — in the North?? It’s all behind the back, and behind closed doors - it’s much more insidious, and frankly way more disgusting than those who proclaim their beliefs openly... I have no respect for anyone who bases a person’s worth upon the color of their skin, but even LESS respect for those who will smile to your face, and rip you to shreds when you’re not around...