Civil War

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After his election, this president went on to end slavery.

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Abraham Lincoln

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This person was elected because his views on slaves and states' rights was the same as the South.

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Jefferson Davis

Front

The word for the North wanting a strong federal government and South wanting each state to make their own decision.

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States' rights

Front

Word for states leaving the Union.

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Secession

Front

What was the cause for the Southern states to secede?

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Lincoln's election of 1860

Front

What was the reason taking sides was hard for the people in border states?

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The states allowed slavery, but wanted to remain in the union.

Front

Effect of large plantations and little help in the South?

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More slavery

Front

What did the South fear with Lincoln's election?

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He would abolish slavery