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The USA won independence from Britain in ______.
1776
The northern states consisted of areas north of ______.
Pennsylvania
The southern states relied heavily on ______ for their agricultural economy.
slave labour
The northern states underwent an industrial revolution between ______ and 1860.
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The North had a strong ______ movement that opposed slavery.
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Slaves in the USA were treated as ______ of their owners.
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The North wanted to impose a protective ______ to support their industries.
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The admission of new states like Texas and California led to conflicts over their status as ______ or slave states.
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Due to their economic reliance on agriculture, the southern states primarily grew ______ crops.
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The differences between the North and the South ultimately led to a ______.
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Abraham Lincoln was elected as the 16th president of the United States in ______.
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The southern states formed the ______ States of America after seceding from the Union.
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The attack on Fort ______ marked the beginning of hostilities in the Civil War.
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In April 1861, Lincoln ordered the Union navy to close the ports of the Southern ______.
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The ______ Proclamation, issued by Lincoln in 1862, freed the slaves in the southern states.
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The Battle of ______ is considered a turning point in the American Civil War.
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In 1865, the southern states submitted, and slavery was finally ______ in the USA.
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The Civil War left the southern states greatly ______.
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Following the Civil War, the period of American history that focused on rebuilding the South is known as ______.
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Abraham Lincoln delivered the famous Gettysburg ______ during the dedication of the military cemetery.
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Study Notes
Development of Northern and Southern States
- Northern states encompassed areas north of Pennsylvania; Southern states covered territories south of Maryland.
- Southern economy was heavily agricultural, focusing on plantation crops like cotton, rubber, and tea, relying on slave labor.
- Northern states experienced an industrial revolution (1815-1860) with factories, urbanization, and a labor force of wage-earning skilled workers.
- Strong anti-slavery movement in the North, leading to the practical abolition of slavery by that region.
Causes of the American Civil War
- Slavery: Central issue of conflict; harsh treatment of slaves, lack of rights, and fear of punishment for escape fueled the abolition movement.
- Taxes: Disputes over tariffs; Northern states sought protective tariffs to protect their industries while Southern states opposed them due to increased costs.
- Admission of New States: Controversy over whether new states (e.g., Texas, New Mexico, California) would be free or slave states heightened tensions.
- Election of Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln's anti-slavery stance alarmed Southern states; led to the secession of 11 Southern states forming the Confederate States of America in 1861.
- Attack on Fort Sumter: Marked the start of hostilities in 1861 when Southern forces fired on this federal fort, prompting war declaration by Lincoln.
Key Events in the Civil War
- Blockade: Lincoln ordered a naval blockade of Southern ports in April 1861, severely restricting Southern trade and resources.
- Emancipation Proclamation: Issued by Lincoln in 1862, it declared the freedom of slaves in Southern states, gaining support for the Union cause.
- Battle of Gettysburg: Fought in June 1863; significant Union victory with over 45,000 casualties, deemed a turning point in the war.
- Gettysburg Address: Lincoln delivered a pivotal speech at the cemetery dedication, reinforcing the principles of equality and national unity.
- Final Submission of Southern States: After four years of conflict, Southern states surrendered in 1865; led to the formal abolition of slavery.
Effects of the Civil War
- Slavery was abolished across the USA, effectively ending the institution.
- Preservation of the unity of the United States was achieved.
- Southern states were left in ruins, prompting a period of reconstruction to rebuild and reintegrate them into the Union.
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Explore the pivotal developments in the Northern and Southern states leading up to the American Civil War. This quiz covers key aspects such as the industrial revolution in the North, the agricultural economy of the South, and the main causes of conflict including slavery and tariffs.
