What were the key factors contributing to the economic disparities between the North and the South prior to the Civil War?
The North was characterized by industrialization while the South heavily relied on an agrarian economy and slavery,
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How did abolitionists work to end slavery, and what impact did their efforts have?
Abolitionists, including both white and black individuals, used various methods such as forming organizations, publishing newspapers, and holding conventions.
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Which law, created in 1850, forces northern states to return escaped slaves to their owners?
The Fugative Slave Act
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What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery, and how did it influence the conflict?
He vowed to stop the spread, not abolish slavery. He considered the issue a moral question of right and wrong.
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What developments took place during Reconstruction that expanded the United States?
Projects interrupted by the war resumed, and the country continued westward expansion, notably marked by the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869
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Which book is considered a contributing cause of the Civil War?
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Whose narratives (autobiographies) helped bring attention to the evils of slavery?
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How did Abraham Linclon warn the Republican Natioanal Convention in 1858?
He said, "A house divided against itself cannot stand."
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What was the human cost of the Civil War, and how did it compare to other U.S. conflicts?
By the war's end in April 1865, around 620,000 men had lost their lives, nearly equivalent to the combined casualties of all other U.S. wars until that time.
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What role did personal accounts and public speeches play in portraying the Civil War experience?
Personal accounts in diaries and letters offered diverse perspectives from various individuals, while public speeches persuaded people to make change.
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What long-term impact did Realist writers have on literature following the Civil War?
They greatly influenced the literature of the following century, shaping the styles and themes that emerged at the turn of the century.
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What pivotal events led to the outbreak of the Civil War?
The election of Abraham Lincoln and the firing on Fort Sumter
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What period followed the Civil War, and what was its primary aim?
The period following the Civil War was known as Reconstruction, focused on the healing and rebuilding of the United States.