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Civil War: From Division to Decision

Civil War: From Division to Decision

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Lorenzo Moody

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28 Slides • 32 Questions

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Why were states’ rights arguments closely connected to the defense of slavery?

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States’ rights limited presidential elections

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States’ rights protected economic systems tied to slavery

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States’ rights encouraged industrial growth

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States’ rights promoted equality

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How did the Union blockade affect Georgia’s ability to fight the war?

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It limited trade needed for supplies

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It destroyed farmland

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It reduced population growth

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It ended manufacturing

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Why were Georgia’s ports strategically important to the Confederacy?

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They supported international trade

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They connected rivers and railroads

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They housed military headquarters

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They trained soldiers

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What was the primary impact of the March on Georgia?

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Increased production

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Reduced Confederate morale and resources

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Foreign intervention

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Population growth

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How did slavery most directly contribute to growing sectional tension before the Civil War?

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It created different labor systems that led to opposing economic interests

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It caused Southern states to rely more on immigration

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It reduced the need for federal laws

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It ended political compromise

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Why did arguments over slavery in new territories increase conflict between regions?

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They required enslaved people to relocate west

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They threatened the balance of power in Congress

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They increased Northern agricultural output

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They weakened Southern military strength

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How did the idea of states’ rights shape Southern resistance to federal laws?

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States believed federal laws applied only in certain regions

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States claimed authority to reject laws they viewed as harmful

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States wanted stronger national courts

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States supported greater federal involvement

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Why did many Americans view nullification as a threat to the Union?

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It encouraged foreign involvement

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It challenged the authority of the federal government

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It increased tariffs nationwide

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It eliminated compromise

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Why were states’ rights arguments closely connected to the defense of slavery?

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States’ rights limited presidential elections

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States’ rights protected economic systems tied to slavery

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States’ rights encouraged industrial growth

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States’ rights promoted equality

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Why did the Compromise of 1850 reduce tensions only temporarily?

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It favored Northern states

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It avoided resolving disagreements over slavery

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It eliminated sectional differences

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It strengthened political parties

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Which outcome BEST explains why the Compromise of 1850 failed long term?

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It increased immigration

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It postponed conflict without solving core issues

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It ended political debate

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It reduced sectionalism

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How did the Georgia Platform respond to the Compromise of 1850?

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It rejected all federal authority

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It supported compromise while defending Southern rights

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It demanded immediate secession

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It opposed the Fugitive Slave Act

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Why did the Dred Scott decision intensify sectional conflict?

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It outlawed slavery in new states

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It limited Congress’s ability to restrict slavery

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It freed enslaved people in free states

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It increased Northern representation

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Which part of the Dred Scott ruling angered many Northerners most?

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The rejection of popular sovereignty

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The denial of citizenship to enslaved people

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The enforcement of tariffs

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The expansion of voting rights

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How did the decision affect the balance of power in government?

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It expanded executive authority

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It restricted congressional action on slavery

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It strengthened state courts

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It weakened the Supreme Court

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Multiple Choice

Why did Lincoln’s election alarm many Southern leaders?

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He promised immediate abolition

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He represented a loss of Southern political influence

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He planned to raise taxes

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He supported nullification

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How did the Election of 1860 demonstrate sectionalism?

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Voters divided along regional interests

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Candidates campaigned nationwide

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Parties avoided slavery

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Voting turnout declined

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Why was Lincoln able to win without Southern electoral votes?

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Southern states refused to vote

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Northern population growth increased electoral power

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The Constitution favored the North

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Southern votes were invalid

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Why did some Georgians oppose immediate secession?

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They rejected slavery

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They believed the Constitution still protected Southern rights

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They supported Northern industry

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They opposed state governments

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Why did Georgia eventually vote to secede?

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Federal troops entered the state

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Fear of losing slavery outweighed calls for compromise

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Economic growth slowed

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The Georgia Platform required it

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How did Alexander Stephens reflect Georgia’s internal divisions?

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He supported secession from the start

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He opposed secession but later joined the Confederacy

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He refused political office

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He supported abolition

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Multiple Choice

How did the Union blockade affect Georgia’s ability to fight the war?

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It limited trade needed for supplies

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It destroyed farmland

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It reduced population growth

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It ended manufacturing

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Why was the blockade important to Union strategy?

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It forced immediate surrender

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It weakened the Confederacy over time

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It protected Northern cities

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It expanded Union territory

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Why were Georgia’s ports strategically important to the Confederacy?

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They supported international trade

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They connected rivers and railroads

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They housed military headquarters

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They trained soldiers

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How did the Emancipation Proclamation strengthen the Union war effort?

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It freed all enslaved people

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It allowed African Americans to join the Union Army

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It ended border state slavery

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It forced Southern surrender

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Why did the Proclamation apply only to states in rebellion?

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It avoided angering foreign nations

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It was issued as a military action

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Congress required it

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Courts demanded it

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What was a major limitation of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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It freed too few people

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It did not apply to Union-controlled areas

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It weakened the economy

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It ended Reconstruction

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Multiple Choice

Why was Chickamauga a missed opportunity for the Confederacy?

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The Union suffered fewer losses

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Chattanooga remained under Union control

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Atlanta was lost

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Supplies were destroyed

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How did Chickamauga influence later Union campaigns?

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It ended fighting in Georgia

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It allowed Union forces to launch attacks from Chattanooga

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It strengthened Confederate morale

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It delayed Sherman

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Why was Chattanooga strategically important after the battle?

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It was a state capital

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It controlled transportation routes

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It bordered the ocean

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It produced weapons

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Poll

Which causes of the Civil War do you need the most help understanding?

States’ rights and nullification

Compromise of 1850 and the Georgia Platform

The Dred Scott decision

Abraham Lincoln’s election of 1860

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Which Civil War topics do you need help with?

The Emancipation Proclamation

Battle of Chickamauga

Anaconda Plan

I don't know anything Mr. Moody.

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