Causes of the Civil War

Front

Who fought the North in the American Civil War?
Options: Mexico, England, The South, The Native Americans

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The South

Front

What was the main driver of the economy in the North during the Civil War?

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Industry

Front

Why did the South need slaves, but the North didn't?

Back

Large plantations in the south needed slave labor to profit.

Front

What were people who wanted to outlaw slavery called?

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Abolitionists

Front

Did the southern states want the federal government to have all the power and make all the laws?

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False

Front

In what state did the first fighting over slavery take place? Georgia, Virginia, Kansas, New York

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Kansas

Front

What political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to?

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Republican

Front

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the American Civil War? States' Rights, The Boston Tea Act, Abraham Lincoln being elected, Slavery

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The Boston Tea Act

Front

Was Abraham Lincoln on the voting ballot in 10 of the Southern states?

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No, he wasn't.

Front

What was the name of the new country that was formed by the southern states? Options: Republic of Texas, United States of the South, Democratic Republic of the Carolinas, Confederate States of America

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Confederate States of America