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The American Civil War was a conflict fought from 1861 to 1865 between Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) who seceded from the Union over issues including slavery and states' rights.

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18th and 19th Century Literature
AP Human Geography
AP World History: Modern
African American Literature – Before 1900
African Diaspora Studies
American Art – Before 1865
American Literature – 1860 to Present
Appalachian Studies
Feminist Political Thought
History of American Business
History of Photography
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Practice Questions (19)

What was President Abraham Lincoln's initial rationale for fighting the American Civil War?
Which event ignited the American Civil War?
What was a primary contributing factor to the nullification crisis during Jackson's presidency that also impacted the American Civil War?
How did the idea of Manifest Destiny contribute to the outbreak of the American Civil War?
Who led successful siege on Vicksburg in American civil war?
Who led the confederate army as its general during American Civil War?
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Civil War?
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America during American Civil War?
Who was president of Confederate States during American civil war?
What differentiates Emancipation Proclamation's role from that of Thirteenth Amendment during the course of American Civil War?
Which amendment abolished slavery after American civil war?
What technological advancement helped improve medical treatment for wounded soldiers during the American Civil War?
Which popular form of music became widespread during American civil war contributing to morale boosting?
Which technological innovation played a crucial role in transporting troops and supplies during the American Civil War?
What technological innovation significantly influenced warfare tactics during the American Civil War?
Which operation during World War II mirrored a military strategy used during the American Civil War?
Who delivered the Gettysburg Address during the American Civil War?
What might've been a likely outcome if President Abraham Lincoln had not issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the American Civil War?
Who was the president during the American Civil War?

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