Which U.S. war was fought primarily over the issue of slavery?
Correct answer(s):
- Civil War
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History
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- Abolished slavery
Which event led to the start of the American Revolutionary War?
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- The Battles of Lexington and Concord
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- Robert E. Lee
Who was known for advocating nonviolent protest during the Civil Rights Movement?
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- Martin Luther King Jr.
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- To assist freed slaves and poor whites
What was the significance of the Stonewall Riots in 1969?
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- They marked the beginning of the LGBTQ+ rights movement
What event is known as the “March to the Sea”?
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- Sherman's campaign to destroy Southern railroads
What was the main focus of the Women’s Liberation Movement in the 1960s and 70s?
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- To achieve equality and rights for women
Which battle was fought in Pennsylvania?
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- Battle of Gettysburg
What year did the American Civil War begin?
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- 1861
Who was known for the saying, “War is hell”?
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- William Tecumseh Sherman
Which state was the first to secede from the Union?
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- South Carolina
What was the main objective of the Confederate States?
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- To maintain slavery and states' rights
What was the significance of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
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- It led to the end of segregation on buses
What was the main purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?
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- To relocate Native American tribes to the West
What year did the United States land the first man on the Moon?
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- 1969
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- Toni Morrison
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- 18th Amendment
What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education decision?
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- It desegregated public schools