Civil War Review

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Which of the following did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed all slaves in the Confederate states that were not currently under Union control.
Laid the groundwork for a future constitutional amendment to outlaw slavery.
Allowed for African American men to fight in the Union army.

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All of the above

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What president gave the order for the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Abraham Lincoln

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The Emancipation Proclamation paved the way for what constitutional amendment that outlawed slavery in the United States?

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The thirteenth amendment

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What date did Lincoln issue the proclamation?

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January 1, 1863

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Which of the below statements best describes the Emancipation Proclamation?
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A change to the United States constitution allowing for all men to vote regardless of race.
A new law issued by congress that said slavery was illegal in the North.
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.

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Why did President Lincoln wait to issue the proclamation until after the northern victory at Antietam?

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He wanted strong support for the proclamation from the people and felt that the timing was right after this major victory in the Civil War.

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Which item would best complete the list? Inexperienced military leaders, Lack of Industries, Larger Population, Lack of agricultural land

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Lack of Industries

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Which number on the map labels the state that first seceded from the Union? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

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4

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Why was the Battle of Gettysburg significant to the Civil War? Options: It led to the Emancipation Proclamation, It brought an end to the Civil War, It resulted in the passing of the 15th Amendment, It was a turning point because General Lee was forced to fight a defensive war

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It was a turning point because General Lee was forced to fight a defensive war

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According to the quotation by Abraham Lincoln, "A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free."

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sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union