10 Questions
What primary reason led to the start of the American Civil War?
The institution of slavery
How many people were killed during the American Civil War?
Over 600,000 people
What were some of the sectional differences between the North and South?
Outright support/opposition of slavery, economic practices, religious practices, education, cultural differences, and political differences
How was the antebellum Northern United States characterized?
Tight-knit immigrant communities and industrial might
What event is depicted in the political caricature involving Charles Sumner and Preston Brooks?
Caning of Charles Sumner
What natural resources were more abundant in the North than in the South?
Iron and copper
Why did an overwhelming majority of immigrants settle in the North rather than the South?
Better job opportunities in manufacturing
In what way did the North and the South differ in terms of labor force composition by 1860?
Northern laborers shifted from agriculture to manufacturing, while the South relied heavily on farming with 80% of the labor force in agriculture.
How did religion play a role in the North regarding the issue of slavery?
Religion in the North was used to denounce slavery and call it a moral evil, aligning with abolitionists to end slavery.
What was the main economic activity in the antebellum Southern United States?
Large-scale farming with the use of chattel slavery to yield high agricultural profits
Learn about the American Civil War that started due to various political and social differences between the North and South of the United States, culminating in significant events like the caning of Charles Sumner in 1856.
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