Understanding the Civil War

What was the primary cause of the Civil War in the United States?

• Differences in economic interests between the North and the South

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The industrialization of the North

• The agricultural focus of the South

What significant action did President Abraham Lincoln take during the Civil War?

• Issued the Emancipation Proclamation

• Declared war on the South

• Signed the Declaration of Independence

• Established the Union Army

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

• January 1, 1863

• July 4, 1862

• December 25, 1862

• April 14, 1863

What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the Southern economy?

• It caused a significant loss of labor force

• It boosted the cotton industry

• It led to the industrialization of the South

• It had no impact on the economy

What lasting effect did the Civil War have on the United States?

• Strengthening of the federal government

• Weakening of the federal government

• Increased dependence on slave labor

• Isolation of the Southern states