Understanding the Civil War Era

Front

Which state was the first to secede from the Union, leading to the start of the Civil War?

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South Carolina

Front

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln?

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To free slaves in Confederate states

Front

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

Back

Battle of Gettysburg

Front

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

Back

13th Amendment

Front

Who was the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

Back

Jefferson Davis

Front

Which event marked the official start of the Civil War?

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The attack on Fort Sumter

Front

Main economic difference between the North and South before the Civil War?

Back

The North relied on industry, the South on agriculture

Front

How did the 15th Amendment impact voting rights in the United States?

Back

It said that former slaves could now vote as citizens

Front

How did the Reconstruction Amendments change the legal status of African Americans?

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They ended slavery, granted citizenship and voting rights and equal protection under the law

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Why did Southern states oppose the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860?

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He opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories.