Well, <span>The major </span>difference between the North and the South<span> -- and the one most responsible for the Civil War -- was the institution of slavery. In the </span>North, slavery was almost universally prohibited <span>by the </span>1800s<span>, while the institution was a cornerstone of </span>Southern<span> society.</span>
In the 15th century, Europe sought to expand trade routes to find new sources of wealth and bring Christianity to the East and any newly found lands. This European Age of Discovery saw the rise of colonial empires on a global scale, building a commercial network that connected Europe, Asia, Africa, and the New World.
<span>-sale of indulgences ... -placed emphasis on the Bible as the only true source of religious authority ... -Luther's pamphlet "to the christian nobility of the german nation" encouraged german princes to resist the <span>Catholic church</span></span>
The ming dynasty used a civil service exam to select officials, while the yuan dynasty banned chinese people from participating in government.
