The book that contributed to the start of the civil war was called Uncle Tom's Cabin
Made them unhappy I would think.
There are several different issues that cause disagreement between Republicans and Democrats including:
1) Size of the federal government- Republicans prefer a smaller, less involved government while Democrats favor a large, more involved federal government.
2) Taxes- Republicans favor a low tax rate on individuals, corporations, and businesses. Democrats prefer a higher tax rate on wealthier companies and individuals and a lower tax rate for poorer citizens.
