Sectionalism and the Civil War test

Answer 1

1. What is sectionalism and how did it contribute to the outbreak of the Civil War?

2. How did the issue of slavery exacerbate sectional tensions between the North and the South?

3. What were the main causes of the Civil War besides sectionalism?

4. How did the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 contribute to the secession of Southern states and the outbreak of the Civil War?

5. What role did economic differences between the North and the South play in the lead up to the Civil War?

6. How did the issue of states' rights factor into the causes of the Civil War?

7. What were the major battles and turning points of the Civil War?

8. How did the Emancipation Proclamation impact the war effort and the eventual outcome of the conflict?

9. What were the main consequences of the Civil War for the United States?

10. How did the Civil War ultimately help to shape the future of the United States in terms of politics, society, and economy?