American Civil War Flashcard

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What was the main cause of the territorial crisis in the United States? Options: The rapid growth and size of the American territory, The expansion of the United States Westward, The rise to power of a supporter of abolition, The controversial question of whether new territories should become free or slave states

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The controversial question of whether new territories should become free or slave states

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Which event triggered the start of the Civil War? Options: The rise of the Republican Party, The election of Abraham Lincoln as the first Republican president, The attack on Fort Sumter by South Carolina, The annexation of territories from various countries

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The attack on Fort Sumter by South Carolina

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What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

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It marked the turning point of the Civil War

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What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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To abolish slavery in the Confederate States

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Who was the Confederate President during the Civil War?

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Jefferson Davis

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Antietam?

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It ended in a draw.

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What was the purpose of the 13th Amendment?

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To abolish slavery and involuntary servitude

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Who was the General in Chief of the Union Army during the Civil War?

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Ulysses S Grant

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What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?

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It ensured that European powers did not recognize the Confederacy.

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What was the outcome of the 1864 election?

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Abraham Lincoln was re-elected as president