How did slavery impact the Southern economy during the Antebellum period?

It was a major part of the South's economy.

It was a minor aspect, mostly affecting small farms.

It had no significant economic impact.

It primarily benefited Northern industries.

Beyond the issue of slavery itself, what was a key political disagreement between the North and South that contributed to the Civil War?

Disagreements over the balance of power between the federal government and state governments.

Disagreements over international trade tariffs.

Conflicts regarding the expansion of Native American territories.

Debates about the national currency system.

What lasting impact did the Civil War and the Antebellum period have on the United States?

It solidified the framework for how the nation's government operates.

It led to the establishment of a global empire.

It resulted in the immediate and complete racial equality.

It caused the permanent secession of several Southern states.

What was a shared characteristic between the Northern and Southern populations before the Civil War?

They were overwhelmingly Christian and Protestant.

They primarily spoke different languages.

They had distinct revolutionary heritages.

They had vastly different economic opportunities.

Which statement best describes how the economic systems of the North and South rely on each other?

The South grew cotton and the North turned it into fabric in their factories

The North grew the food that the Southern slaves ate

The South produced the iron used to build the Northern railroads

The North sent skilled laborers to build southern railroads and plantations

How did the issue of slavery contribute to the growing tensions leading up to the Civil War?

It was a major economic and moral conflict

It was a minor issue with little impact

It was peacefully resolved through legislation

It was only a concern for the Northern states

What is the main goal of the Civil War Mock Trial project?

To bring history to life and develop critical skills

To write essays about historical events

To memorize historical dates and names

To create a timeline of the Civil War

What role does the judge play in the mock trial?

Ensuring the trial runs smoothly and fairly

What is the first step in preparing for the mock trial?

Acting like a detective and gathering evidence

Economic Conflict: The Two Economies Lesson

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

By 1860, which region had MORE railroads?

North

(22,000 mi)

Equal Amounts

South

(9,000 mi)

Due to a 1924 fire at the National Archives, historians have been unable to determine accurate railroad mileage for either North or South during this time period.

4.

SLIDE QUESTION

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6.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

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The North had approximately (a) times more manufactured goods than the South.

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

most of the North's railroads connect cities in what regions (select 2)

Northeast

Midwest

West Coast

Northwest

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The North had approximately (a) times more manufactured goods than the South.