Civil War Overview

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During the Civil War the northern states were known as the Union.

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True

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The Civil War was fought between the years:

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1861-1865

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The primary reason the Civil War was fought: slavery, states rights, industry v. agriculture, religious freedom

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slavery

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Which side had the advantage in population?

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North

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Which side had the advantage in manufacturing?

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North

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Which side had the advantage in railroad mileage?

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North

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Which side had the advantage in agriculture?

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North

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Which side had the advantage in military leadership?

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South

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type of warfare in which both sides are willing to suffer high losses in the hopes of wearing down their opponent to the point of collapse:

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war of attrition

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Who was the Union general credited with winning the war?

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Ulysses S. Grant