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What was the primary economic difference between the North and South after independence?
The South's economy was primarily agricultural, relying on plantation crops and slave labor, whereas the North was industrialized with factories and commerce.
How did the industrial revolution impact the labor force in the Northern states?
The industrial revolution increased the demand for wage-earning and skilled workers instead of slaves in the Northern factories.
What role did the anti-slavery movement play in the Northern states?
The anti-slavery movement in the North aimed to abolish slavery, influenced by English reformers and social groups.
In what ways were slaves in the South denied rights and personal freedoms?
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What was the significance of the tariff debate between the North and the South?
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How did the admission of new states contribute to tensions between the North and South?
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Why did the Civil War occur according to the content provided?
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What consequences did the reliance on slave labor have for Southern society?
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What was the primary reason the Southern states seceded from the Union after Lincoln's election?
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What significant action did Lincoln take in response to the attack on Fort Sumter?
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What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln?
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What was the Battle of Gettysburg recognized as in the context of the Civil War?
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How did the Civil War impact slavery in the United States?
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What effect did Lincoln's blockade have on the Southern Confederacy?
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What was the significance of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
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What was the Reconstruction Period and why was it necessary?
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Which Confederate general led forces during the Battle of Gettysburg?
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What was the outcome for the Southern states by the conclusion of the Civil War in 1865?
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Study Notes
Development of Northern and Southern States
- Northern states located north of Pennsylvania; Southern states south of Maryland.
- Southern economy was agricultural, reliant on plantations for crops like cotton, rubber, and tea.
- Labor needs of Southern plantations were met by enslaved people, making the region dependent on slavery.
- Northern states underwent an industrial revolution between 1815 and 1860, leading to large factories and urban growth.
- Factories in the North required wage-earning and skilled workers instead of enslaved labor.
- Strong anti-slavery movement emerged in the North, leading to the near abolition of slavery there.
Causes of the American Civil War
- Central dispute lay in the abolition of slavery, a major social justice issue.
- Enslaved individuals faced harsh treatment, lacked property rights, family life, and freedom of movement.
- Economic conflict arose over tariffs; the North sought protective tariffs to bolster industry, while the South opposed them due to increased costs on imported goods.
- Controversy over whether new states (Texas, New Mexico, California) would enter as free or slave states stoked tensions.
Key Events Leading to the War
- Election of Abraham Lincoln in 1861, known for anti-slavery stance, alarmed Southern states.
- Following Lincoln's election, 11 Southern states, led by South Carolina, seceded, forming the Confederate States of America.
- Lincoln maintained that the union was permanent and no state could secede.
Initiation and Major Battles
- Attack on Fort Sumter by Southern forces in 1861 marked the beginning of hostilities.
- Lincoln ordered a naval blockade of Southern ports to limit Confederate supplies, which weakened the Southern economy.
- Emancipation Proclamation issued in 1862 freed enslaved individuals in Southern states, garnering Northern support.
- Battle of Gettysburg in June 1863 resulted in significant casualties (over 45,000); viewed as a turning point in the war.
- General Grant launched an offensive against the Confederate army in Virginia, leading to the South's surrender in 1865.
Aftermath and Reconstruction
- Slavery was formally abolished in the U.S. in 1865 following the war's end.
- The war preserved the unity of the United States but left the South severely damaged.
- Reconstruction Era began to address the reconstruction of Southern states and integrate formerly enslaved individuals into society.
Gettysburg Address Highlights
- Delivered by Abraham Lincoln, it emphasized the principles of liberty and equality.
- Acknowledged the sacrifices made by soldiers and reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to a government of the people.
- Stressed the importance of ensuring that those who died did not do so in vain, advocating for a new birth of freedom.
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This quiz explores the differing developments of the northern and southern states of the USA after independence in 1776. Focused on economic structures and agricultural practices, it highlights the reliance on slave labor in the South. Test your knowledge on this pivotal period in American history.