Civil War Causes and Effects

The video discusses the abolition of slavery in the US, focusing on the Civil War's role in ending slavery. It highlights the economic differences between the North and South, the abolition movement, and Lincoln's election. The Emancipation Act of 1863 and the 13th Amendment are key milestones in the abolition process. The video concludes with a call to engage with the channel.

What was the primary cause of the Civil War according to the video?

• A disagreement over trade policies

• A clash between two different economic systems

• A conflict over territorial expansion

• A dispute over political leadership

Which agricultural system was prevalent in the South and relied heavily on slave labor?

• Mixed farming

• Plantation system

• Industrial farming

• Subsistence farming

What was the main economic activity in the Southern states that required slave labor?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Mining

What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820 primarily about?

• Creating a new political party

• Establishing a new trade route

• Building a transcontinental railroad

• Dividing new territories into slave and free states

What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery during his presidential campaign?

• He supported the expansion of slavery

• He wanted to maintain the status quo

• He advocated for the limitation of slavery

• He was indifferent to the issue

How did the North view John Brown after his execution?

• As a hero

• As a criminal

• As a martyr

• As a traitor

What was the reaction of the Southern states to Lincoln's election?

• They celebrated his victory

• They threatened to secede from the Union

• They ignored the election results

• They supported his policies

What significant action did Lincoln take on January 1st, 1863?

• He resigned from the presidency

• He signed a peace treaty

• He issued the Emancipation Proclamation

• He declared war on the Southern states

Which amendment to the United States Constitution ended legalized slavery?

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on African-Americans?

• It allowed them to vote

• It authorized their recruitment into the Union Army

• It provided them with education

• It granted them land ownership