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What did the 15th Amendment achieve?
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- Granted African American men the right to vote
What was the significance of the Harper’s Ferry raid?
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- It established John Brown as a national figure
Which political party emerged in the 1850s opposing the spread of slavery?
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- Republican Party
What did the term “black codes” refer to?
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- Laws restricting the rights of African Americans in the South
What was the significance of the Battle of Cold Harbor?
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- It resulted in significant Union casualties in a short time
What did the Missouri Compromise address?
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- Expansion of slavery into new territories
Who was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield”?
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- Clara Barton
What did the term “carpetbagger” refer to during Reconstruction?
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- Northern politicians seeking to exploit the South
What was the Southern economy primarily based on during the Civil War?
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- Agriculture, particularly cotton
What role did the New York City draft riots play in the Civil War?
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- They reflected anti-war sentiment and racism
Which battle is often described as a “slaughter” due to high casualties?
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- Battle of Antietam
What was the significance of the Gettysburg Address?
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- It redefined the purpose of the war and emphasized equality
What significant event occurred on April 9, 1865?
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- Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant
What was the primary focus of the Radical Reconstruction policies?
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- To integrate freed slaves into society
Which battle was the first to use ironclad warships?
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- Battle of Hampton Roads
What was one of the key innovations of the Civil War?
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- The widespread use of railroads for troop movement
What event led to widespread riots in Northern cities during the Civil War?
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- The draft
Who famously said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”?
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- Patrick Henry
What did the phrase “the Union must be preserved” signify?
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- The commitment to maintaining the United States as a single nation
What was the significance of the First Battle of Bull Run?
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- It shattered the North's hope for a quick victory