Flashcard on Civil War Causes and Matching Terms

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What was the primary cause of the Civil War?

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Conflicts over slavery and states’ rights

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The Emancipation Proclamation:

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Freed slaves in Confederate states

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The Gettysburg Address emphasized:

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The need for reconciliation and equality

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Which Civil War battle is considered the turning point? Options: Battle of Antietam, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Appomattox

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Battle of Gettysburg

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The leader of the Confederate Army was:

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Robert E. Lee

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Who led the Union Army to victory in the Civil War?

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Ulysses S. Grant

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What was the significance of the 13th Amendment?

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It abolished slavery in the U.S.

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The 14th Amendment:

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Provided equal protection under the law

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The 15th Amendment:

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Granted African American men the right to vote

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What was the purpose of Reconstruction?

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To rebuild the South and reintegrate it into the Union