Solon, a democratic reformer, organized Athenian citizens into four social classes according to wealth; Only members of top three could hold political office.
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Northern industrialist wanted high tariffs: southern plantation did not. Apex
Over competition for land.
The Native Americans had land. The European Settlers wanted it. That is not just the "most likely" cause, that is the cause.
Opinions varied then just as opinions vary now. Often the difference can cause conflict including war.
Some would, some wouldn't, but any truly objective observer would be forced to concur that even if it wasn't the primary cause, it was certainly a primary cause, and fairly well up on the list at that.