History of North America

What causes a Civil War?

Political:

- Competing political ideologies or factions, often resulting in a power struggle.

Economic:

- Unequal distribution of wealth and resources, leading to economic grievances.

Social:

- Deep social divisions, such as inequality, discrimination, or cultural differences.

Historical:

- Long-standing historical conflicts, rivalries, or grievances.

Geographic:

- Geographic factors such as territorial disputes or natural resource conflicts.

Institutional:

- Weak or ineffective institutions unable to manage conflicts peacefully.

External:

- Interference or support from foreign powers can exacerbate internal conflicts.