Question

knowledge check! Before you begin the next lesson answer: During the Civil War was Arkansas on the north or south?(50 points)

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Question 2
Why do you think Arkansas chose that side? What was the cause?(5 points)


Question 3
Thinking ahead, what EFFECT do you think Arkansas choosing that side will have on the state and people?(5 points)

Answer 1

**Question 1:** During the Civil War, Arkansas was on the South, aligning with the Confederate States.

**Question 2:** Arkansas chose the Confederate side primarily due to its economic reliance on agriculture and slavery. The plantation system thrived in the region, making the preservation of slavery crucial for the state's economy.

**Question 3:** Arkansas's choice to join the Confederacy likely resulted in significant social and economic repercussions, including devastation from battles, a long-lasting impact on race relations, and economic hardships in the post-war Reconstruction era.