‘The Cause’ of the American Civil War John Spicer judges that slavery was the key factor in producing the conflict. John Spicer | Published in History Review Issue 49 September 2004 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. American Civil WarMilitaryPoliticalAbraham Lincoln Popular articles The Rise and Fall of the US Army Camel Corps ‘The Queenship of Mathilda of Flanders’ by Laura L. Gathagan review