Historian A: Eric Foner – Economic Perspective

'Foner argues that slavery was the fundamental economic foundation of the Southern economy, making secession inevitable. He emphasizes how the Southern states' economy depended on enslaved labor, which created deep-seated economic motives for conflict. Foner suggests that slavery was central to the political tensions that led to war, as it influenced legislation and sectional disputes.'

Historian B: James McPherson – Social Perspective

'McPherson contends that slavery was the primary moral and social issue dividing North and South. He highlights how the abolitionist movement and the moral outrage over slavery fueled sectional tensions. For McPherson, the conflict was driven by moral opposition to slavery, which created a profound social divide that ultimately led to war.'