Civil War

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What effects did the Civil War have on women and African Americans?

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Their opportunities expanded

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What advantages did the Union have over the Confederacy?

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More people, more factories and food, more railroads

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The Union states were located in the _____ and the Confederate states were located in the _____ (Options: North/South, South/North, North/East, West/East).

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North/South

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How did Lincoln abolish slavery in ALL states?

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Congress passed the 13th Amendment

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How did the Union's victory strengthen the power of the national government?

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It ensured that states would never again secede.

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How did the Union hope to damage Confederate trade and transportation during the Civil War?

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By blockading ports and controlling the Mississippi River

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What was ONE reason why there were food shortages in the South?

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Most of the farm workers fought in the military

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Why was the surrender at Vicksburg crucial to the success of the Union campaign in the West?

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It allowed the Union to control the Mississippi River

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Why did Lincoln think it was necessary for the country to ratify the 13th Amendment?

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To officially abolish slavery in the entire country

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The Republican party was established on the belief of

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Opposing slavery