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Why did the Northern and Southern United States start war with each other? |
Because the North was against slavery and the South needed slaves for their economy. |
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What did abolitionist do to help the Southern slaves? |
They formed societies, published newspapers and made petitions to end slavery. |
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When was slavery abolished in the United States? |
Slavery was abolished in the year 1865 |
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Why did Southern United States approve slavery? |
Because their economy was mostly based on slave labor. |
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What was the underground railroad used for? |
It was used as an escape route for Southern slaves to escape to the North. |
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Why did Lincoln think a divided Congress wouldn't work? |
Because the Congress had very different opinions and they would never end in an agreement. |
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What started the Civil War? |
The election of Lincoln as president. |
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What was the 13th Amendment? |
It was a Amendment made for African american. |
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What was the Martial law made for? |
To give African american the right to vote. |
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Why was the construction of the transcontinental railroad stalled? |
Because the Civil War occurred. |
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Who made the Gettysburg Address? |
Abraham Lincoln |
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Why did women want more rights? |
Because they were seeing that even slaves were gonna have more rights than them. |
