What are 2 conflicting positions in the Th century that led to American civil war?

In the 19th century, two conflicting positions that contributed to the American Civil War were the North's opposition to the expansion of slavery and the South's insistence on maintaining and expanding the institution of slavery for economic and social reasons. The North favored a more industrialized economy and sought to limit slavery's reach into new territories, while the South relied heavily on agriculture and saw slavery as essential to its economic system. These contrasting views on slavery and states' rights created deep divisions that ultimately led to secession and war.