The main reason was the South wanted to preserve slavery. The North wanted to abolish it. If you want some other reasons than slavery, let me know, and I will do my best to add more to this answer.
Thriving cities, wealthy merchant class, classical heritage of Greek and Rome.
William Tweed was the leader of Tammany hall who grew rich through corruption but did little to solve any of New York's problems.
Republican Party also known as Grand Old Party (GOP) is one of the two major political parties of The United States other being the Democratic Party.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Republican party stood against the extension of slavery during the 19th century. In 2016 presidential election the party's nomination was captured by Donald Trump.
Trump surprised everyone as he won the electoral college with around three million fewer popular votes than Hilary Clinton. The parties/leaders may change, but despite of all these differences they give importance to their nation and their citizens.
