Civil War

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• states were arguing about slavery

• taxes were too high

Which were CONFEDERATE states?

• Alabama

• Mississippi

• Texas

• Georgia

• New York

Which were UNION states?

• New York

• Ohio

• Pennsylvania

• Massachussetts

• Texas

Which are true statements about the CONFEDERATE states?

• located in the South

• supported Abraham Lincoln

• slavery was allowed

• won the Civil War

• had many large farms

Which are true statements about the UNION states?

• located in the North

• supported Abraham Lincoln

• slavery was not allowed

• won the Civil War

• had many factories

What was the Underground Railroad?

• pathway used by slaves to escape to freedom

• train used by businesses to transport crops

How did southern states react after Abraham Lincoln became the 16th President?

• seceeded (dropped out) of the US to create a new nation

• promised to support Lincoln and stay loyal to the US