Causes of the Civil War
Grade 5•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify key events that led to the Civil War and explain their significance.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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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?
3. Discuss the impact of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 on Southern states. Why did many white Southerners view his presidency as a threat?
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What Caused the Civil War
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