Civil War

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• Disagreement over the institution of slavery

• Economic differences between the North and South

• Territorial expansion

• Political corruption

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Who was elected president in 1860, leading to the secession of several Southern states?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

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Which battle was NOT mentioned as a significant battle in the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Bull Run

What was the outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?

• Abolition of slavery

• End of the Civil War

• Secession of Southern states

• Reconstruction of the nation

Which amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 12th Amendment