Slavery thrived more in the South than in the North. Many have wondered why this happened. This happened for several reasons. For starters, the South needed additional workers to run their farms and plantations. Another reason they had slaves was to increase the size of their military force. Last but not least, they did not believe that African Americans were entitled to human rights. Based on these elements, Northerners did not share the same view of slavery as Southerners. Most of the Northern population did not tolerate slavery. This was partly because they did not have the same agricultural needs. Beyond that, they believed that all races deserved to be treated equally. Southerners viewed slavery as a luxury and a necessity. Financial gain was one of the reasons slavery was tremendously popular. Slaves had to work in various places for little or no money. Therefore, this helped slave owners achieve their goal of increasing their profits because they did not have to pay the cost of labor. With lower labor costs, Southerners had greater disposable income. This extra money allowed them to pay taxes, purchase more land, and perhaps even purchase more slaves. Northerners were extremely angered by Southerners' stance on slavery. Not only did they disagree that Southerners should not pay the people who worked for them, but they also violated the human rights of African Americans. People in the North did not rely on slavery. They were independent and their workforce did not require outside labor. Two major occupations in the North included work in factories and mills. Northerners were able to do these jobs themselves. If there had been more farm work... middle of paper... which is why slavery was so accepted in the South. They believed slavery was necessary because slaves did most of the work on large plantations. Above all, the North was against slavery because it found it unacceptable to own other human beings. The South does not share this concern. They were willing to compromise human rights for their own profit. Works Cited “Historical Context on Antislavery.” Teach US History.org. Old Sturbridge, Inc., nd Web..“Slavery.” Oracle Think Quest. np, 2001. Web. “Why Did the South Want Slavery?” Slavery during the Civil War. np and nd Web.