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Abraham Lincoln was elected as the ______ president of the United States in 1861.
Abraham Lincoln was elected as the ______ president of the United States in 1861.
16th
The southern states, led by ______, decided to secede from the Union.
The southern states, led by ______, decided to secede from the Union.
South Carolina
The Confederate states formed a new nation known as the ______ States of America.
The Confederate states formed a new nation known as the ______ States of America.
Confederate
Hostilities began at ______ when southern forces opened fire.
Hostilities began at ______ when southern forces opened fire.
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Lincoln's order to close the ports of the Southern Confederacy was known as a ______.
Lincoln's order to close the ports of the Southern Confederacy was known as a ______.
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The Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1862, ______ the slaves of the southern states.
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued in 1862, ______ the slaves of the southern states.
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The Battle of ______ is considered a turning point in the American Civil War.
The Battle of ______ is considered a turning point in the American Civil War.
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General Grant attacked the Confederate army in ______.
General Grant attacked the Confederate army in ______.
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The year 1865 marked the ______ of slavery in the United States.
The year 1865 marked the ______ of slavery in the United States.
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The period of rebuilding after the Civil War is known as the ______ Period.
The period of rebuilding after the Civil War is known as the ______ Period.
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The northern states of USA consisted of the areas north of ______.
The northern states of USA consisted of the areas north of ______.
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The economy of the South was mainly ______.
The economy of the South was mainly ______.
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Plantations in the South required a large amount of ______.
Plantations in the South required a large amount of ______.
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An industrial revolution took place in the northern states between ______ and 1860.
An industrial revolution took place in the northern states between ______ and 1860.
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The North had huge factories and ______ commerce.
The North had huge factories and ______ commerce.
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The American Civil War was mainly the result of the dispute over the question of ______.
The American Civil War was mainly the result of the dispute over the question of ______.
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The North wanted protective ______ to boost their industries.
The North wanted protective ______ to boost their industries.
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The controversy over new states joining as free or ______ states led to further bitterness.
The controversy over new states joining as free or ______ states led to further bitterness.
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Study Notes
Development of the Northern and Southern States
- Northern states: Includes territories north of Pennsylvania, experienced an industrial revolution between 1815 and 1860.
- Southern states: Comprised areas south of Maryland, primarily agrarian with plantation crops like cotton and tea, reliant on slave labor.
Economic Differences
- Southern economy: Dependent on agriculture and large-scale plantations requiring substantial labor, fulfilled by slaves.
- Northern economy: Characterized by factories, urbanization, and commerce, relying on wage-earning skilled workers, leading to a strong anti-slavery sentiment.
Causes of the American Civil War
Slavery
- Essential conflict stemmed from differing views on slavery; South defended its continuation while the North sought abolition.
- Slaves faced severe restrictions: no property ownership, lack of family rights, and extreme punishment for escape attempts.
Tariff Dispute
- North favored protective tariffs to support local industries, while the South opposed them as they raised prices on imports from the North.
Admission of New States
- Controversy over new states like Texas and California: whether to admit them as free states or slave states escalated tensions.
Lincoln's Election and Southern Secession
- Abraham Lincoln’s election in 1861 prompted fears in the South that slavery would be abolished.
- Eleven southern states seceded from the Union, forming the Confederate States of America.
Key Events of the Civil War
Attack on Fort Sumter
- The Civil War commenced when Confederate forces attacked Fort Sumter in April 1861, prompting Lincoln to declare war.
Union Blockade
- Lincoln established a blockade of Southern ports in April 1861, restricting supplies to the Confederacy.
Emancipation Proclamation
- In 1862, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed slaves in Southern states and garnered support for the Union.
Battle of Gettysburg
- Occurred in June 1863, resulted in over 45,000 casualties, marked a turning point in the war with the retreat of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
End of War and Its Consequences
- General Grant led final attacks against Confederate forces, resulting in Southern surrender in 1865.
- Slavery was abolished nationwide, marking a key outcome of the war.
- The Civil War devastated the Southern economy and infrastructure, necessitating a Reconstruction Period to rebuild.
The Gettysburg Address
- Delivered by Lincoln in 1863, emphasized dedication to the principle of equality and the sacrifices made for national unity, encapsulating the war's moral and political significance.
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Explore the distinct developments of the northern and southern states of the USA after gaining independence in 1776. This quiz covers the differences in economy, culture, and labor systems that shaped these regions, highlighting the agricultural focus of the South and the implications of slavery. Test your knowledge on this pivotal period of American history.
