What role did slavery play in causing the Civil War?
Causes of the Civil War

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Ms. Edwards
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Civil War was caused by conflicts over tariffs and trade policies.
The Civil War was caused by economic differences between the North and South.
Slavery was a major cause of the Civil War.
The Civil War was caused by disputes over states' rights.
Answer explanation
Slavery played a major role in causing the Civil War due to its significant impact on the North-South divide.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the concept of states' rights contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?
States' rights created tensions between Northern and Southern states
States' rights resulted in the abolition of slavery in the Southern states
States' rights had no impact on the outbreak of the Civil War
States' rights led to increased cooperation between Northern and Southern states
Answer explanation
The concept of states' rights created tensions between Northern and Southern states, contributing to the outbreak of the Civil War.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were some of the economic differences between the North and the South that led to the Civil War?
The North and the South had similar economic structures and did not have significant differences
The North had an industrial economy and supported protective tariffs, while the South had an agrarian economy and relied on slave labor for agriculture.
The North and the South both had industrial economies and supported protective tariffs
The North and the South both had agrarian economies and relied on slave labor for agriculture
Answer explanation
The economic differences between the North and the South that led to the Civil War were that the North had an industrial economy and supported protective tariffs, while the South had an agrarian economy and relied on slave labor for agriculture.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the impact of the abolitionist movement on the causes of the Civil War.
The abolitionist movement had no impact on the causes of the Civil War
The abolitionist movement heightened tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery.
The abolitionist movement focused solely on economic issues, not slavery
The abolitionist movement led to increased cooperation between the North and South
Answer explanation
The abolitionist movement heightened tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery, which ultimately contributed to the causes of the Civil War.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the issue of slavery a major point of contention between the North and the South?
The North and South both supported slavery equally
The North and South had no strong opinions on slavery
The North and South were in agreement about the benefits of slavery
The North opposed slavery while the South relied on it for their economy and way of life.
Answer explanation
The issue of slavery was a major point of contention between the North and the South because the North opposed slavery while the South relied on it for their economy and way of life.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Southern states' belief in states' rights lead to the Civil War?
The Southern states' belief in states' rights led to conflicts with the federal government over issues such as trade policies.
The Southern states' belief in states' rights led to conflicts with the federal government over issues such as infrastructure development.
The Southern states' belief in states' rights led to conflicts with the federal government over issues such as taxation.
The Southern states' belief in states' rights led to conflicts with the federal government over issues such as slavery and secession.
Answer explanation
The Southern states' belief in states' rights led to conflicts with the federal government over issues such as slavery and secession.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were some of the key economic factors that led to the divide between the North and the South?
Differences in climate and geography
Differences in labor systems, industrialization, and tariffs
Religious differences and cultural practices
Political disagreements and social issues
Answer explanation
The key economic factors that led to the divide between the North and the South were differences in labor systems, industrialization, and tariffs.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were some of the key political disagreements between the North and the South that led to the Civil War?
Language barriers, military conflicts, and technological advancements
States' rights, slavery, and economic differences
Treaty violations, border disputes, and taxation issues
Religious conflicts, trade disputes, and cultural differences
Answer explanation
The key political disagreements between the North and the South that led to the Civil War were states' rights, slavery, and economic differences.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the efforts of abolitionists contribute to the tensions that led to the Civil War?
Abolitionists' efforts to promote peace and unity between the North and South
Abolitionists' efforts to expand slavery in the Southern states
Abolitionists' efforts to improve the economy of the Southern states
Abolitionists' efforts to end slavery created tensions between the North and South
Answer explanation
Abolitionists' efforts to end slavery created tensions between the North and South.
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