Causes of the Civil War

Causes of the Civil War

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?

Back

Slavery

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many southern states seceded to form the Confederacy?

Back

11

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the significance of Fort Sumter in 1861?

Back

It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Abraham Lincoln oppose states seceding from the Union?

Back

It set a bad precedent for the future

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main argument of the Confederate states for secession?

Back

The Constitution allowed states to secede

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the main economic disagreement that contributed to the Civil War? Options: Land ownership, Tariffs, Industrial regulation, Income tax

Back

Tariffs

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role did tariffs play in the tensions leading to the Civil War?

Back

They favored Northern industry over Southern agriculture

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