David Kennedy Chapter 20 Civil War

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Who was inaugurated as president on March 4, 1861?

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Abraham Lincoln

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What was Abraham Lincoln's top goal as president? Options: Annexation of new territories, Secession of the South, Expansion of the union, Restoration of the union

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Restoration of the union

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Which fort did not surrender to the South and led to the firing of cannons on April 12, 1861?

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Fort Sumter

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What advantage did the South have at the beginning of the war? Options: Large manufacturing capacity, Talented officers, Strong economy, Control of the sea

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Talented officers

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What was the impact of the war on the North's economy?

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Formation of new factories

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What was the main cause of the Civil War?

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Slavery, Economic differences, Political power

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Who was the president of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

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Jefferson Davis

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What did Abe Lincoln justify his tyrannical acts by saying?

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They were necessary to preserve the Union

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What angered the poor about the conscription law passed by Congress?

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Rich men could hire a substitute

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What was the purpose of the National Banking System created by the North?

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To establish a standard bank-note currency