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LEADERS

Which event marked the beginning of the American Civl War?A. US troops opened fire on Fort McHenry.B. Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter. C. Confederate troops invaded Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. D. US troops invaded the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.

LEADERS

Which event marked the beginning of the American Civl War?A. US troops opened fire on Fort McHenry.B. Confederate troops opened fire on Fort Sumter. C. Confederate troops invaded Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. D. US troops invaded the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.

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LEADERS

What was Jefferson Davis's role in the American Civil War? A. He was a general in the Confederate Army. B. He was the commander-in-chief of the Union Army. C. He was the president of the Confederate States of America. D. He was the main military advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

LEADERS

What was Jefferson Davis's role in the American Civil War? A. He was a general in the Confederate Army. B. He was the commander-in-chief of the Union Army. C. He was the president of the Confederate States of America. D. He was the main military advisor to Abraham Lincoln.

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In what ways were Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln alike? A. Both served in the US Army during the First Seminole War. B. Both served in the US Army during the Mexican-American War. C. Both served as President of the US during their lives. D. Both served as the leader of their own side during the Civil War.

LEADERS

In what ways were Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln alike? A. Both served in the US Army during the First Seminole War. B. Both served in the US Army during the Mexican-American War. C. Both served as President of the US during their lives. D. Both served as the leader of their own side during the Civil War.

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LEADERS

How did General Thomas Jackson earn the nickname "Stonewall" during the Civil War? A. He wounded Confederate soldiers who crumbled "like a stone wall without a foundation". B. He fought back Union forces that "crashed against his brigade like waves against a stone wall". C. During the March to the Sea, Jackson set his soldiers to act as a "stone wall of defense" against William T. Sherman. D. During the 1st Battle of Bull Run, he and his men showed discipline by "standing like a stone wall" in the face of a Union attack.

LEADERS

How did General Thomas Jackson earn the nickname "Stonewall" during the Civil War? A. He wounded Confederate soldiers who crumbled "like a stone wall without a foundation". B. He fought back Union forces that "crashed against his brigade like waves against a stone wall". C. During the March to the Sea, Jackson set his soldiers to act as a "stone wall of defense" against William T. Sherman. D. During the 1st Battle of Bull Run, he and his men showed discipline by "standing like a stone wall" in the face of a Union attack.

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LEADERS

Which Civil War leader was the president of the Confederate States of America during the war? A. Ulysses S. Grant B. Robert E. Lee C. Jefferson Davis D. Abraham Lincoln

LEADERS

Which Civil War leader was the president of the Confederate States of America during the war? A. Ulysses S. Grant B. Robert E. Lee C. Jefferson Davis D. Abraham Lincoln

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BATTLES

Which of the following answer choices lists three Civil War battles in the order in which they happened? A. Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Appomattox Court House B. Appomattox Court House, Gettysburg, Fort Sumter C. Gettysburg, Appomattox Court House, Fort Sumter D. Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, Appomattox Court House

BATTLES

Which of the following answer choices lists three Civil War battles in the order in which they happened? A. Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, Appomattox Court House B. Appomattox Court House, Gettysburg, Fort Sumter C. Gettysburg, Appomattox Court House, Fort Sumter D. Gettysburg, Fort Sumter, Appomattox Court House

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BATTLES

What was the outcome of the Battle of Appomattox Court House during the Civil War? A. The defeated Union troops were forced to retreat from Georgia. B. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant. C. President Lincoln decided to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. D. General William T. Sherman and his men began the March to the Sea.

BATTLES

What was the outcome of the Battle of Appomattox Court House during the Civil War? A. The defeated Union troops were forced to retreat from Georgia. B. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant. C. President Lincoln decided to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. D. General William T. Sherman and his men began the March to the Sea.

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BATTLES

Which battle is known as the turning point of the American Civil War? A. Battle of Fort Sumter B. Battle of Gettysburg C. Battle of Antietam D. 1st Battle of Bull Run

BATTLES

Which battle is known as the turning point of the American Civil War? A. Battle of Fort Sumter B. Battle of Gettysburg C. Battle of Antietam D. 1st Battle of Bull Run

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BATTLES

Which battle was the first battle of the American Civil War? A. Battle of Gettysburg B. Battle of Atietam C. Battle of Fort Sumter D. Battle of Vicksburg

BATTLES

Which battle was the first battle of the American Civil War? A. Battle of Gettysburg B. Battle of Atietam C. Battle of Fort Sumter D. Battle of Vicksburg

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BATTLES

Which battle is known as "the bloodiest day in US history" with over 51,000 casualties? A. Battle of Gettysburg B. Battle of Antietam C. Battle of Vicksburg D. 1st Battle of Bull Run

BATTLES

Which battle is known as "the bloodiest day in US history" with over 51,000 casualties? A. Battle of Gettysburg B. Battle of Antietam C. Battle of Vicksburg D. 1st Battle of Bull Run

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CAUSES

How did John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry help lead to the outbreak of the Civil War? A. It weakened support for Northern abolitionists. B. It created divisions within the Northern military. C. It raised fears among many Southerners of possible slave revolts. D. It secured weapons for Southern militias to use in defense of slavery.

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How did John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry help lead to the outbreak of the Civil War? A. It weakened support for Northern abolitionists. B. It created divisions within the Northern military. C. It raised fears among many Southerners of possible slave revolts. D. It secured weapons for Southern militias to use in defense of slavery.

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Why were southern states concerned about the tarrifs (taxes) passed by the Federal government prior to the Civil War? A. They believed that the Federal Government was trying to start a war with Great Britain. B. They believed that the Federal Government was taking tax money away from the states. C. They believed that the Federal Government was forcing the nation to rely on foreign goods. D. They believed that the Federal Government was taking away a right belonging to the states.

CAUSES

Why were southern states concerned about the tarrifs (taxes) passed by the Federal government prior to the Civil War? A. They believed that the Federal Government was trying to start a war with Great Britain. B. They believed that the Federal Government was taking tax money away from the states. C. They believed that the Federal Government was forcing the nation to rely on foreign goods. D. They believed that the Federal Government was taking away a right belonging to the states.

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CAUSES

How did economic worries help push the United States towards a Civil War in the 1860s? A. Southern states were concerned that pollution from factories in the North was hurting Southern farms. B. Southern plantation owners feared that if Slavery were made illegal it would destroy the Southern economy. C. Northern labor unions feared that factory workers would be replaced by slaves from the South if slavery was not outlawed. D. Northern states worried that the growing economic power of the South would threaten Northern control of the Federal Government.

CAUSES

How did economic worries help push the United States towards a Civil War in the 1860s? A. Southern states were concerned that pollution from factories in the North was hurting Southern farms. B. Southern plantation owners feared that if Slavery were made illegal it would destroy the Southern economy. C. Northern labor unions feared that factory workers would be replaced by slaves from the South if slavery was not outlawed. D. Northern states worried that the growing economic power of the South would threaten Northern control of the Federal Government.

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CAUSES

What was one major cause of the American Civil War? A. A disagreement over Western territory exploration. B. A fight over who would become the next US president. C. A conflict over slavery and states' rights. D. A war with another country.

CAUSES

What was one major cause of the American Civil War? A. A disagreement over Western territory exploration. B. A fight over who would become the next US president. C. A conflict over slavery and states' rights. D. A war with another country.

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What was one main reason Southern states seceded from the United States? A.They wanted to create a new national holiday B. They disagreed with the North over slavery and states' rights C. They were running out of farmland D. They wanted to join another country

CAUSES

What was one main reason Southern states seceded from the United States? A.They wanted to create a new national holiday B. They disagreed with the North over slavery and states' rights C. They were running out of farmland D. They wanted to join another country

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VOCABULARY

How did the book Uncle Tom's Cabin, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, increase tensions that led to the start of the Civil War? A. by strenthening Northern dislike of slavery B. by showing the dangers of cotton manufacturing C. by convincing many Southern states to outlaw slavery D. by inspiring African Americans to demand the right to vote

VOCABULARY

How did the book Uncle Tom's Cabin, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, increase tensions that led to the start of the Civil War? A. by strenthening Northern dislike of slavery B. by showing the dangers of cotton manufacturing C. by convincing many Southern states to outlaw slavery D. by inspiring African Americans to demand the right to vote

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VOCABULARY

What was the effect of the Thirteenth Amendment? A. It freed all slaves in the United States. B. It granted citizenship to African Americans. C. It banned discriminations against former slaves. D. It extended the right to vote to African Americans.

VOCABULARY

What was the effect of the Thirteenth Amendment? A. It freed all slaves in the United States. B. It granted citizenship to African Americans. C. It banned discriminations against former slaves. D. It extended the right to vote to African Americans.

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VOCABULARY

What were the purposes of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments? A. to protest the voting rights of women B. to make the Federal Government stronger C. to guarantee the rights of African Americans D. to punish states for seceding from the Union

VOCABULARY

What were the purposes of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments? A. to protest the voting rights of women B. to make the Federal Government stronger C. to guarantee the rights of African Americans D. to punish states for seceding from the Union

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VOCABULARY

Why was the Freedmen's Bureau created? A. to run state and local governments in the South B. to assist in the industrialization of the Southern states C. to punish Southern states for their role in the Civil War D. to provide aid to former slaves and poor whites in the South

VOCABULARY

Why was the Freedmen's Bureau created? A. to run state and local governments in the South B. to assist in the industrialization of the Southern states C. to punish Southern states for their role in the Civil War D. to provide aid to former slaves and poor whites in the South

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VOCABULARY

What is the meaning of the word "secede" in relation to the Civil War? A. To join together B. To break away or leave a country C. To build a new city D. To change a law

VOCABULARY

What is the meaning of the word "secede" in relation to the Civil War? A. To join together B. To break away or leave a country C. To build a new city D. To change a law

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AFTER THE WAR

Why was it important for Georgia to build more factories after the Civil War? A. Much of the South's agricultural land was ruined during the war. B. Southern states could not rejoin the Union unless they had strong economies. C. Northern factories were destroyed and the country needed more manufacturing. D. The Union would not readmit states until most citizens had jobs.

AFTER THE WAR

Why was it important for Georgia to build more factories after the Civil War? A. Much of the South's agricultural land was ruined during the war. B. Southern states could not rejoin the Union unless they had strong economies. C. Northern factories were destroyed and the country needed more manufacturing. D. The Union would not readmit states until most citizens had jobs.

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AFTER THE WAR

During the Civil War, General Sherman's March to the Sea ended in which city in Georgia? A. Atlanta B. Columbus C. Macon D. Savannah

AFTER THE WAR

During the Civil War, General Sherman's March to the Sea ended in which city in Georgia? A. Atlanta B. Columbus C. Macon D. Savannah

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AFTER THE WAR

What was the impact of the Civil War? A. The US remained one country and slavery was outlawed in all states. B. The US split into two countries, and both of the countries outlawed slavery. C. The US remained one country, and slavery continued to be legal in the south. D. The US split into two countries, and slavery continued to be legal in the Confederacy.

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What was the impact of the Civil War? A. The US remained one country and slavery was outlawed in all states. B. The US split into two countries, and both of the countries outlawed slavery. C. The US remained one country, and slavery continued to be legal in the south. D. The US split into two countries, and slavery continued to be legal in the Confederacy.

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AFTER THE WAR

Why did many Southern legislatures pass Jim Crow laws after the Civil War? A. to restrict the rights of African American citizens B. to protect sharecroppers from unfair labor practices C. to help African Americans exercise their voting rights D. to make sure segregated facilities were of equal quality

AFTER THE WAR

Why did many Southern legislatures pass Jim Crow laws after the Civil War? A. to restrict the rights of African American citizens B. to protect sharecroppers from unfair labor practices C. to help African Americans exercise their voting rights D. to make sure segregated facilities were of equal quality

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AFTER THE WAR

What was the main goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War? A. To rebuild and reunite the country B. To start another war C. To explore new lands D. To create new national parks

AFTER THE WAR

What was the main goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War? A. To rebuild and reunite the country B. To start another war C. To explore new lands D. To create new national parks