Chapter 6 Review Part 2

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In what ways did the Union army use Cairo, Illinois in the Civil War?

Back

As a major supply depot and training center

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What laws changed after the Civil War?

Back

New laws that ended slavery, gave citizenship to African American Men and gave African American men the right to vote.

Front

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. What did it do?

Back

Freed slaves in the Confederate states

Front

In what ways did the South’s economy have to change after the war?

Back

The South had to transition from a slave-based economy to a wage-based labor system.

Front

In what ways did women from Illinois help the Union War effort?

Back

By serving as nurses and providing medical care, By collecting money and supplies, By dressing as soldiers

Front

When did the Civil War end?

Back

April 1865

Front

What did abolitionists in Illinois do to oppose slavery?

Back

They organized protests and rallies, supported the Underground Railroad, and wrote anti-slavery literature.

Front

Why did southern states secede? Options: To protest high taxes, To expand territory, To maintain slavery, To support industrialization

Back

To maintain slavery

Front

What was one reason people disagreed about slavery?

Back

Economic differences between the North and South

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What did Congress do to try to compromise on slavery?

Back

They tried to have the same number of free and slaves states.