The North had a more diversified economy based on industry and trade, while the South relied heavily on agriculture, particularly cotton plantations. In terms of social structure, the North had a more urbanized and industrial society with a larger middle class, while the South had a predominantly rural society with a plantation-based aristocracy. Politically, the North sought to limit the spread of slavery and promote industrialization, whereas the South aimed to protect and expand slavery as a vital part of their economy.
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