The Civil War
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Objective
I can analyze the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The Civil War was fought from 1861 to 1865 and was caused by tensions including the institution of slavery.
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Economic differences, such as the North favoring protective tariffs and the South opposing them, increased sectionalism prior to the Civil War.
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The Civil War resulted in the preservation of the Union and the abolishment of slavery, but also led to immense loss of life and destruction.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
What was the primary economic difference that fueled sectionalism between the North and the South leading up to the Civil War?
Which of the following events directly triggered the secession of Southern states from the Union?
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“Describe one economic cause of the Civil War and one consequence of the Civil War.”
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