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The American Civil War and Emancipation

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What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

  1. The issue of slavery

  2. States' rights

  3. Economic differences between the North and the South

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The American Civil War was caused by a complex combination of factors, including the issue of slavery, states' rights, and economic differences between the North and the South.

When did the American Civil War start and end?

  1. 1861-1865

  2. 1862-1866

  3. 1863-1867

  4. 1864-1868

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Civil War began in 1861 and ended in 1865.

Which side won the American Civil War?

  1. The Union (North)

  2. The Confederacy (South)

  3. The war ended in a draw

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Union (North) won the American Civil War.

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

  1. A document issued by President Abraham Lincoln that freed all slaves in the Confederate states

  2. A document issued by President Abraham Lincoln that freed all slaves in the United States

  3. A document issued by President Abraham Lincoln that freed all slaves in the border states

  4. A document issued by President Abraham Lincoln that freed all slaves in the District of Columbia

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Emancipation Proclamation was a document issued by President Abraham Lincoln that freed all slaves in the Confederate states.

When was the Emancipation Proclamation issued?

  1. January 1, 1863

  2. February 1, 1863

  3. March 1, 1863

  4. April 1, 1863

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1, 1863.

How many slaves were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation?

  1. About 3 million

  2. About 4 million

  3. About 5 million

  4. About 6 million

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Emancipation Proclamation freed about 4 million slaves.

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

  1. It marked the beginning of the end of slavery in the United States

  2. It helped to turn the tide of the Civil War in favor of the Union

  3. It led to the abolition of slavery in all of the United States

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Emancipation Proclamation marked the beginning of the end of slavery in the United States, helped to turn the tide of the Civil War in favor of the Union, and led to the abolition of slavery in all of the United States.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

  1. The 13th Amendment

  2. The 14th Amendment

  3. The 15th Amendment

  4. The 16th Amendment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery.

When was the 13th Amendment ratified?

  1. December 6, 1865

  2. December 18, 1865

  3. January 1, 1866

  4. February 1, 1866

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 13th Amendment was ratified on December 6, 1865.

What was the impact of the 13th Amendment?

  1. It abolished slavery in the United States

  2. It gave African Americans the right to vote

  3. It gave African Americans the right to own property

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States, gave African Americans the right to vote, and gave African Americans the right to own property.

Who was the president of the United States during the American Civil War?

  1. Abraham Lincoln

  2. Jefferson Davis

  3. Ulysses S. Grant

  4. Robert E. Lee

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abraham Lincoln was the president of the United States during the American Civil War.

Who was the president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War?

  1. Abraham Lincoln

  2. Jefferson Davis

  3. Ulysses S. Grant

  4. Robert E. Lee

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

Which battle is considered to be the turning point of the American Civil War?

  1. The Battle of Gettysburg

  2. The Battle of Vicksburg

  3. The Battle of Antietam

  4. The Battle of Shiloh

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered to be the turning point of the American Civil War.

Which general is considered to be the greatest general of the American Civil War?

  1. Ulysses S. Grant

  2. Robert E. Lee

  3. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson

  4. William T. Sherman

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ulysses S. Grant is considered to be the greatest general of the American Civil War.

How many people died in the American Civil War?

  1. About 620,000

  2. About 750,000

  3. About 880,000

  4. About 1 million

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

About 620,000 people died in the American Civil War.

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