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What was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

  • To free the slaves (correct)
  • To declare independence
  • To honor fallen soldiers
  • To detail military strategies

    • Which of the following was a key factor contributing to the bloodiness of the war?

  • The use of minié bullets (correct)
  • Newly developed cannons
  • Inadequate medical care
  • Poor battle strategies

    • What was a shared goal of both the abolition and women's rights movements?

  • Sending women into combat
  • Achieving equality for all individuals (correct)
  • Establishing a free public school system
  • Implementing stricter immigration laws

    • What was one result of the Civil War?

    <p>Abolition of slavery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What era followed the abolition of slavery?

    <p>The Reconstruction era (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Election of 1860?

    <p>Abraham Lincoln was elected president. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Civil War according to the content?

    <p>A war over slavery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following figures was the leader of the Confederate Army?

    <p>Robert E. Lee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states were part of the Union during the Civil War?

    <p>24 states (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant battle had a casualty count of 62,000?

    <p>Battle of Gettysburg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Emancipation Proclamation

    A speech by Abraham Lincoln issued during the Civil War to free slaves in Confederate states.

    Reconstruction Era

    The period after the Civil War focused on rebuilding the South and reintegrating former Confederate states into the Union.

    Why was slavery so prevalent?

    The primary reason for the existence of slavery in the United States, driven by the need for cheap labor for plantations.

    Connection between abolition & women's rights

    The abolition movement sought to end slavery, while the women's rights movement aimed for equal rights for women. Both shared the goal of advancing equality.

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    Cause of high bloodshed in the Civil War

    The minié bullet, a new type of projectile used during the Civil War, made battles more deadly and resulted in higher casualties.

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    Secession

    The process of states leaving the United States to form their own country.

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    Civil War

    The war between the North (Union) and the South (Confederacy) over the issue of slavery.

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    Abraham Lincoln

    The President of the United States during the Civil War.

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    Jefferson Davis

    The leader of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.

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    Battle of Gettysburg

    A pivotal battle in the Civil War, known for its high number of casualties.

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