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What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
The rights of states to keep slavery
What was the result of the American Civil War?
Slavery was abolished
What was the timeline of the American Civil War?
1861-1865
Study Notes
- The American Civil War (1861-1865) was fought between the Union (Northern) and Confederate (Southern) armies.
- The Union was made up of states that had been united by the Constitution and had a strong central government.
- The Confederate States of America was made up of states that had seceded from the Union.
- The war was fought over the issue of slavery and the rights of states to keep it or not.
- The Union was victorious and slavery was abolished. Reconstruction followed in the South, which aimed to rebuild the region and ensure civil rights for African Americans.
Test your knowledge of the American Civil War and its aftermath, including the Union and Confederate armies, the issue of slavery, and the Reconstruction era.
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