Tennessee Civil War History

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In the 1850's, which region of Tennessee was neutral about slavery? West Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, East Tennessee

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East Tennessee

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Which of the following opposed slavery and was elected President of the United States in 1860? George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson

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Abraham Lincoln

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Tennesseans had differing opinions about seceding from the Union. What does that mean?

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The people had different opinions about whether or not to formally withdraw from the union.

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Who was victorious at the Siege of Fort Donelson?

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The Union

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Where was the Battle of Stone River fought?

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Near Murfreesboro in Middle Tennessee

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Which is true about the Battle of Franklin? More than 6,000 confederate soldiers were injured, killed, or captured, The confederate soldiers had an advantage over the union soldiers., The Battle took place in the northwest region of Tennessee., A total of fourteen confederate soldiers were captured by the Union.

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More than 6,000 confederate soldiers were injured, killed, or captured

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Who suffered a loss at the Battle of Nashville?

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The Confederacy

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In the 1850's, different states had different resources. Which of the following is true? States in the Northeast were more industrialized, whereas states in the South were more agricultural.

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States in the Northeast were more industrialized, whereas states in the South were more agricultural.

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Did Tennessee ever secede from the Union?

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Yes, on June 8, 1861.

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Which grand division of Tennessee did not depend on slavery for the region’s economy?

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East