History of North America

What did the northerners favor?

The northerners favored the following in the United States in the 19th century:

- Industrialization and economic development.

-A strong central government.

-Abolition of slavery.

-Free soil policies, which prohibited the expansion of slavery into new territories.

-Immigration of skilled workers from Europe to help with industrialization efforts.

-Women's suffrage and equal rights.

-Internal improvements, such as canals and railroads, to facilitate trade and transportation.