And even past that, the north greatly profited off of the South's use of slavery, to the point that NYC almost seceded with the south in solidarity (and protect

And even past that, the north greatly profited off of the South's use of slavery, to the point that NYC almost seceded with the south in solidarity (and protecting profits). https://www.historynet.com/the-day-new-york-tried-to-secede/ https://www.historynet.com/the-day-new-york-tried-to-secede/