Civil War (Closing Flashcard Day 1)

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What was another name for the South during the Civil War?

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Confederacy

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How was the South impacted by the freeing of the slaves during the Civil War?

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The south ignored the law although many freed slaves did join the Union.

Front

The election of Abraham Lincoln led to

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southern states seceding from the Union

Front

What is a Civil War?

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A war between two factions of people of the same country.

Front

What president gave the order for the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Abraham Lincoln

Front

Which of the below statements best describes the Emancipation Proclamation?
Options: An executive order from Abraham Lincoln that eventually led to the freedom of millions of slaves., A speech given by Abraham Lincoln asking for the Civil War to end., An order made by the Supreme Court saying that the Confederate states had the right to decide for themselves on slavery.

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An executive order from Abraham Lincoln that eventually led to the freedom of millions of slaves.