American Civil War Causes and Events
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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

  • It freed all slaves in the United States.
  • It freed all slaves in Confederate territory. (correct)
  • It allowed border states to secede from the Union.
  • It declared war on the Confederate states.

    • What was the outcome of the Surrender at Appomattox?

  • The abolition of slavery was reversed.
  • The Union surrendered to the Confederacy.
  • The Civil War effectively came to an end. (correct)
  • The Confederacy was divided into smaller states.

    • What was the period of rebuilding and reforming the South known as?

  • The Confederate Era
  • The Civil War Era
  • The Reconstruction Era (correct)
  • The Emancipation Era

    • What was the result of the Civil War?

    <p>Slavery was abolished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who became President after Abraham Lincoln's assassination?

    <p>Andrew Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue dividing the North and South in the American Civil War?

    <p>Slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Dred Scott Decision in 1857?

    <p>It ruled that slaves were not citizens and had no right to sue in court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the goal of John Brown's Raid in 1859?

    <p>To spark a slave rebellion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Election of 1860?

    <p>It led to Southern secession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the start of the American Civil War?

    <p>The Battle of Fort Sumter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the secession of the Southern states?

    <p>The formation of the Confederacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Causes of the American Civil War

    • Slavery: The main issue dividing the North and South, with the North opposing the expansion of slavery and the South defending it as a way of life.
    • States' Rights: The South felt the North was infringing on their rights as states, leading to secession and the formation of the Confederacy.
    • Economic and Cultural Differences: The North and South had different economies, cultures, and lifestyles, leading to tensions and disagreements.

    Events Leading to the Civil War

    • The Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854): Allowed new states to decide on slavery, leading to pro-slavery and anti-slavery violence in Kansas.
    • The Dred Scott Decision (1857): The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were not citizens and had no right to sue in court, further dividing the nation.
    • John Brown's Raid (1859): Abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, aimed to spark a slave rebellion, but ended in failure.
    • The Election of 1860: Abraham Lincoln's victory as the first Republican President, opposed to the expansion of slavery, led to Southern secession.

    The Civil War (1861-1865)

    • The Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861): The first battle of the Civil War, marking the start of the conflict.
    • The Union and Confederacy: The Union (North) and Confederacy (South) formed their own governments, armies, and economies.
    • Major Battles: Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Appomattox Courthouse were key battles that turned the tide of the war.
    • Emancipation Proclamation (1863): Lincoln's declaration freeing all slaves in Confederate territory, but not in border states or areas already under Union control.
    • Surrender at Appomattox (April 9, 1865): General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant, marking the effective end of the Civil War.

    Aftermath and Reconstruction

    • The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln (April 14, 1865): Lincoln's death led to Vice President Andrew Johnson becoming President.
    • The Reconstruction Era (1865-1877): The period of rebuilding and rebuilding the South, marked by the passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution.
    • The End of the Civil War and Slavery: The Civil War resulted in the abolition of slavery, but the legacy of slavery and racism continued to affect American society.

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    Learn about the causes of the American Civil War, including slavery, states' rights, and economic differences. Explore the major events leading up to the war, key battles, and the aftermath of the conflict.

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