Civil War and Reconstruction.HallsvilleJH

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Issues that divided the United States in the 1850's were ____: War with Mexico, Industrial Revolution, Slavery and States' Rights, Railroads and Ships

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Slavery and States' Rights

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Which of these statements are true about Texans in 1860? Most Texans did not own slaves., Most Texans worked in factories., Most Texans lived in large cities., All Texans supported the Union.

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Most Texans did not own slaves.

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What was the Southern economy based upon? (Options: Mining, Tourism, Whaling, Agriculture)

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Agriculture

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What was the Northern economy based upon? Options: Industry and Manufacturing, Agriculture and Forestry, Farming and Ranching, Police and Outlaws

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Industry and Manufacturing

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Why did most white Texans support slavery?

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Most Texas thought slavery was necessary to support the Southern economy.

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What was the main cash crop in the South? Options: Popcorn, Corn, Indigo, Cotton

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Cotton

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Why were typical Confederate soldiers better trained than the Union soldiers?

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Because the lifestyle in the South taught them to hunt, ride horses and survive off the land.

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The Republican Party was formed in 1854 for what sole purpose?

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To stop the spread of slavery.

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The presidential election of 1860 caused which political party to split?

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Democratic

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Which of the following is true in regards to the election of Abraham Lincoln? Options: All Texans supported Lincoln., All Texans voted for Lincoln., Lincoln did not receive the majority of votes in Texas., Texans did not know Lincoln was in the ballot.

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Lincoln did not receive the majority of votes in Texas.