Causes of the Civil War

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Objective

I can identify key events that led to the Civil War and explain their significance.

Part 1 of 3

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the main economic differences between the North and South after the American Revolution. How did these differences contribute to the tensions leading to the Civil War?

2

Explain the significance of the Republican Party's formation in the 1850s. What was their stance on slavery in the western territories?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify one key event that contributed to the tensions leading to the Civil War and explain its significance in the context of the North-South divide. Describe the role of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 as a key event leading to the Civil War. Explain why many Southern states viewed this event as significant.

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