Conflicts or differences of opinion between two or more parties. In the context of slavery, disagreements refer to opposing views and conflicts regarding the institution of slavery.
Related terms
Compromise: A settlement reached through mutual concessions by both sides in order to resolve a disagreement or conflict.
Abolitionists: Individuals who actively campaigned for the complete eradication of slavery.
Secession: The act of formally withdrawing from an organization or alliance, such as when Southern states seceded from the Union prior to the Civil War.