Early Civil War

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What was the immediate cause of the Civil War? Options: "Bleeding Kansas" riots (May 1856), Lincoln's election (November 1860), The attack of Fort Sumter (April 1861), South Carolina seceded from the Union (December 1860)

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The attack of Fort Sumter (April 1861)

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What were the four original Border States?

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Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri

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The first state to secede was ___________

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South Carolina

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Where is Fort Sumter located?

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Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

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What was the main goal of the North (Union)?

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Preserving the Union

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Who eventually became General of the Army of Northern Virginia?

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Robert E. Lee

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The first Battle of Bull Run was fought near what town in Virginia?

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Manassas

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What was the name of the original Union plan to cut off supplies to the South?

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Anaconda Plan

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Who earned the nickname "Stonewall" at Bull Run?

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Thomas Jackson

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True or False: People showed up to watch the Battle of Bull Run from a distance.

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True