Why was the Union fighting in the civil war

Some historians emphasize that Civil War soldiers were driven by political ideology, holding firm beliefs about the importance of liberty, Union, or state rights, or about the need to protect or to destroy slavery. Others point to less overtly political reasons to fight, such as the defense of one's home and family

Explanation:

the labor movement in the united states grew out of the need to protect the common interest of workers

for those in the industrial sector organized labor unions fought for better wages reasonable hours and safer working conditions

  in the 19th century trade unionism was mainly a movement of skilled workers.

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