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What was the name of the proclamation that freed all slaves?
What was the name of the proclamation that freed all slaves?
Where were most of the states that allowed slaves?
Where were most of the states that allowed slaves?
Who was known as "the angel of the battlefield"
Who was known as "the angel of the battlefield"
What organization did Clara Barton start after the war?
What organization did Clara Barton start after the war?
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Who wrote a book showing what slavery was really like?
Who wrote a book showing what slavery was really like?
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Who was a famous leader on the Underground Railroad?
Who was a famous leader on the Underground Railroad?
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What was the title of Harriet Beecher Stowe's book
What was the title of Harriet Beecher Stowe's book
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What important thing happened at Appomattox Court House?
What important thing happened at Appomattox Court House?
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What important thing happened at Appomattox Court House?
What important thing happened at Appomattox Court House?
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Study Notes
The American Civil War and Slavery
- The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, freed all slaves in the Confederate States on January 1, 1863.
Geography of Slavery
- Most of the states that allowed slavery were located in the Southern United States.
Notable Figures
- Clara Barton, known as "the angel of the battlefield", founded the American Red Cross after the war.
Underground Railroad
- Harriet Tubman was a famous leader on the Underground Railroad, helping many enslaved people escape to freedom.
Literary Influences
- Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the influential book "Uncle Tom's Cabin", which showed the harsh realities of slavery.
Turning Points of the War
- At Appomattox Court House, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.
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Description
Test your knowledge of American history with this quiz on four important documents that shaped the nation - The Emancipation Proclamation, The Louisiana Purchase, The Declaration of Independence, and The Constitution. See how well you know the key facts, dates, and historical context behind these pivotal moments in U.S. history.