Exploring the Causes of the Civil War

Exploring the Causes of the Civil War

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Interactive Video

History

8th Grade

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Olivia Brooks

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The video explores the causes and events leading to the American Civil War, focusing on slavery, economic differences, and states' rights. It discusses the secession of Southern states, the Union's response, and key legal and political events like the Missouri Compromise and the Dred Scott decision. The role of abolitionists and the election of Abraham Lincoln are highlighted as pivotal moments. The video concludes by encouraging further exploration of the topic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?

Economic disagreements

Territorial disputes

Political ideologies

Slavery

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How many southern states seceded to form the Confederacy?

4

11

24

7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the significance of Fort Sumter in 1861?

It was the location of the signing of the Missouri Compromise

It was where the Confederacy surrendered

It marked the beginning of the Civil War

It was the site of a major Union victory

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Why did Abraham Lincoln oppose states seceding from the Union?

It was unconstitutional

It would lead to foreign invasions

It set a bad precedent for the future

It would weaken the nation's economy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

Disagreements over state versus federal powers

Economic independence from the North

The Constitution allowed states to secede

The right to maintain and expand slavery

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What was the main economic disagreement that contributed to the Civil War?

Land ownership

Tariffs

Industrial regulation

Income tax

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

They favored Northern industry over Southern agriculture

They were universally accepted

They reduced trade between the North and South

They benefited the Southern economy

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