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Which state was the most divided on the war?
Which state was the most divided on the war?
Which state separated the Union capital from the North?
Which state separated the Union capital from the North?
Which state set up its own state government in 1863?
Which state set up its own state government in 1863?
Study Notes
- Fall of Fort Sumter shocked the North
- Lincoln declared South to be in rebellion and asked for 75,000 militiamen
- States had to choose between secession or staying in Union
- Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and states north of them supported Lincoln's call
- Upper South states seceded and provided soldiers and supplies to the South
- Border states were deeply divided on the war
- Kentucky and Missouri controlled parts of important rivers
- Maryland separated Union capital from the North
- Lincoln sent federal troops to border states to keep them in the Union
- West Virginia set up its own state government in 1863
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Test your knowledge on the events leading up to the Civil War with this informative quiz. From the fall of Fort Sumter to the secession of the Upper South states, learn about the pivotal moments that shaped the course of American history. See how much you know about the political and social divisions that tore the nation apart, and find out how Lincoln's call for militiamen and strategic troop movements impacted the outcome of the war. Take the quiz now and discover the fascinating details behind the birth of the
