1.1 Civil War 2223

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What is an abolitionist?

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A person who strongly wants to eliminate slavery.

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Which resource was more abundant in the North compared to the South during the Civil War?

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The North had more resources than the South in every category except cotton.

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What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Lincoln's announcement that he wanted to end slavery.

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Who was Dred Scott?

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A slave.

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What is the Anaconda Plan?

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The North's plan to defeat the South during the Civil War.

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What was the primary goal of the abolitionist movement?

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To end slavery in the United States.

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What role did cotton play in the Civil War?

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Cotton was a key resource for the South and a significant factor in the economy.

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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It declared the freedom of all slaves in Confederate-held territory.

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What was the impact of the Dred Scott decision?

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It ruled that African Americans could not be American citizens and that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in federal territories.

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What were the main components of the Anaconda Plan?

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Blockade Southern ports, control the Mississippi River, and capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.