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The primary cause of the Civil War was related to economic disparities between the North and South.
The primary cause of the Civil War was related to economic disparities between the North and South.
False
The Battle of Gettysburg marked the first major Confederate offensive in the Civil War.
The Battle of Gettysburg marked the first major Confederate offensive in the Civil War.
False
The 14th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
The 14th Amendment granted women the right to vote.
False
Sherman's March to the Sea aimed to demonstrate the Confederacy's diminishing ability to resist the Union.
Sherman's March to the Sea aimed to demonstrate the Confederacy's diminishing ability to resist the Union.
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The 13th Amendment allowed for the continuation of slavery in certain circumstances.
The 13th Amendment allowed for the continuation of slavery in certain circumstances.
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Carpetbaggers were Southern residents who opposed Reconstruction.
Carpetbaggers were Southern residents who opposed Reconstruction.
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John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 1865.
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Thomas Nast was a political cartoonist who supported the corruption of Tammany Hall.
Thomas Nast was a political cartoonist who supported the corruption of Tammany Hall.
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John Cabot gave the French claim in North America.
John Cabot gave the French claim in North America.
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The Great Migration refers to thousands moving from England to America in the 1630s.
The Great Migration refers to thousands moving from England to America in the 1630s.
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Ethan Allen led the Continental Army during the War for Independence.
Ethan Allen led the Continental Army during the War for Independence.
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The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first tax on goods imported into the colonies.
The Stamp Act of 1765 was the first tax on goods imported into the colonies.
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The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated the national government's weakness in enforcing laws.
The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated the national government's weakness in enforcing laws.
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The Monroe Doctrine stated that Europe should stay out of Western Hemisphere affairs.
The Monroe Doctrine stated that Europe should stay out of Western Hemisphere affairs.
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The Mayflower Compact was the first document of self-government in America.
The Mayflower Compact was the first document of self-government in America.
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The 12th Amendment allows electors to cast separate ballots for president and congress.
The 12th Amendment allows electors to cast separate ballots for president and congress.
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George III came to the English throne in 1760 with intentions to reduce his influence over colonies.
George III came to the English throne in 1760 with intentions to reduce his influence over colonies.
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Henry Clay was a prominent advocate of economic nationalism known for the American System.
Henry Clay was a prominent advocate of economic nationalism known for the American System.
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Jonathan Edwards is regarded as a key figure of the Great Awakening.
Jonathan Edwards is regarded as a key figure of the Great Awakening.
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Eli Whitney is credited with developing the assembly line, crucial for industry.
Eli Whitney is credited with developing the assembly line, crucial for industry.
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The 'Shot heard round the world' occurred during the Boston Massacre.
The 'Shot heard round the world' occurred during the Boston Massacre.
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The House of Burgesses was the first legislative body established in New York.
The House of Burgesses was the first legislative body established in New York.
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The Bear Flag Republic was declared in Texas in 1848.
The Bear Flag Republic was declared in Texas in 1848.
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Jefferson Davis served as the first president of the United States.
Jefferson Davis served as the first president of the United States.
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Roger Williams founded the first Baptist church in America.
Roger Williams founded the first Baptist church in America.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and had a significant impact on the abolitionist movement.
Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and had a significant impact on the abolitionist movement.
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The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 was instrumental in leading to the founding of the Democratic Party.
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 was instrumental in leading to the founding of the Democratic Party.
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Fort Sumter was the last battle of the American Civil War.
Fort Sumter was the last battle of the American Civil War.
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Study Notes
Chapter 14
- Slavery was not a primary cause of the Civil War
- North advantages—greater population, food production, industrial output, and twice the railroad miles
- South advantages—superior military leadership and fighting to protect home and family
- South's strategy—was to outlast the North's will to fight
- "Stonewall"—was a nickname for Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson
- First Manassas—both sides learned the difficulties of war
- Merrimac and Monitor—ironclad ships
- Battle of Gettysburg—was the last major offensive by the South in the war
Chapter 15
- Reconstruction—refers to the national government's attempts to rebuild the South after the war
- 13th Amendment—prohibited slavery
- 14th Amendment—granted blacks full citizenship
- Ku Klux Klan—was developed as an extremist group which used violence to express their opinions
- Carpetbaggers—Northern Radicals who moved to the South
- Sharecropping—developed by Ulysses S. Grant
- "Boss Tweed"—directed the corrupt Tammany Hall in New York which brought down Boss Tweed
- Election of 1872—won by Ulysses S. Grant over Horace Greeley
- Compromise of 1877—allowed Southern states to become part of the Union
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Test your knowledge on the pivotal events and amendments during the Civil War and Reconstruction era. Topics include the economic disparities between the North and South, key battles, and significant amendments related to slavery and voting rights. Explore the impact of individuals and movements that shaped this critical period in American history.
