Chapter 2 - The Civil War, American Revolution, and World Wars

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What was one of the main causes of the Civil War in the United States?

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Disagreement over slavery

Front

Who was the first President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolution?

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George Washington

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What event led the United States to enter World War II?

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The attack on Pearl Harbor

Front

Which state was the first to secede from the Union, leading to the Civil War?

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South Carolina

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What was the primary goal of the Southern states during the Civil War?

Back

To maintain the institution of slavery

Front

How did the attack on Pearl Harbor impact the United States' involvement in World War II?

Back

It led to the United States declaring war on Japan

Front

Which document, signed in 1776, declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

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The Declaration of Independence

Front

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?

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It freed all slaves in the Confederate states

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Who was the British king during the American Revolution?

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King George III

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What was the main reason the American colonies wanted independence from Britain?

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To have representation in government