The American Civil War: Causes and Consequences
An 11th-grade social studies worksheet exploring the causes, key events, and lasting impact of the American Civil War.
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The American Civil War: Causes and Consequences
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following was NOT a primary cause of the American Civil War?
States' Rights
Economic Differences
Slavery
Manifest Destiny
2. The Emancipation Proclamation declared slaves free in which areas?
All states of the Union
Confederate states still in rebellion
Border states only
All territories of the United States
1. The Battle of Gettysburg is often considered the turning point of the Civil War.
True
False
2. Abraham Lincoln's primary goal at the beginning of the Civil War was to abolish slavery.
True
False
1. The Confederate States of America were formed by states that seceded from the .
2. General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at , effectively ending the Civil War.
1. Explain the concept of 'total war' as practiced by General William Tecumseh Sherman during his March to the Sea.
2. Discuss two significant long-term consequences of the Civil War on American society.
Match each individual with their significant role in the Civil War.
1. Jefferson Davis
a. Commander of the Union Army
2. Harriet Tubman
b. President of the Confederacy
3. Ulysses S. Grant
c. Abolitionist and 'Conductor' on the Underground Railroad
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