Civil War (25)

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How did the Emancipation Proclamation transform the purpose of the Civil War?

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It changed the war from a conflict to preserve the Union into a war to end slavery

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How did Lee and Grant's different approaches to military strategy and tactics contribute to the Union's eventual victory in the Civil War?

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Grant's comprehensive coordination of multiple armies across theaters allowed the Union to apply constant pressure, while Lee's defensive focus was ultimately unable to withstand the onslaught.

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During the last year of the Civil War, who was the top general for the Union?

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Grant

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Who was the Confederates leading General?

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Lee

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When was the Civil War?

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1861-1865

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What was the primary purpose of Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin"?

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To depict the horrors of slavery and influence public opinion

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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13th Amendment

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What were Black Codes, and what was their purpose?

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Laws that legalized discrimination and restricted the rights of African Americans

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When was the Civil War?

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1861-1865

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Who is considered a prominent "conductor" on the Underground Railroad?

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Harriet Tubman