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US Civil War Consequences

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What was one of the primary outcomes of the Civil War?

The abolition of slavery in the United States (correct)
The strengthening of the system of slavery
The expansion of the right to vote to women
The dissolution of the United States into multiple smaller nations

What marked a significant change in the balance of power in the United States following the Civil War?

The increase in power of the legislative branch
The solidification of the slave trade in the South
The shift of power from the states to the federal government (correct)
The rise of the Democratic Party to dominance

What was a significant long-term consequence of the Civil War?

The permanent division of the United States into two separate nations
The creation of a new, more equal society in the United States
The establishment of the United States as a major world power (correct)
The decline of the economy in the Northern states

What was a significant social change that resulted from the Civil War?

The expansion of civil rights for African Americans (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Union's victory in the Civil War?

The preservation of the Union (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant outcome of the Civil War in terms of unity and the Federal government?

The Civil War resulted in the preservation of the Union and the strengthening of the Federal government. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Civil War alter the social and economic landscape of the South?

The Civil War led to the abolition of slavery and a significant shift in the South's economy, which was previously based on slave labor. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Civil War on the concept of states' rights?

The Civil War resulted in the limitation of states' rights and the assertion of federal authority over the states. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Civil War affect the lives of African Americans in the United States?

The Civil War led to the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and paved the way for the eventual granting of full citizenship and equal rights. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Reconstruction era that followed the Civil War?

The Reconstruction era was a period of nation-building and reconciliation, during which the United States attempted to rebuild and redefine itself after the devastating conflict. Signup and view all the answers

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