A significant event in American history that took place in the United States from 1861 to 1865, primarily caused by long-standing issues and disagreements between the Northern and Southern states.

The most significant and divisive issue leading to the Civil War, with the Southern states relying heavily on enslaved African Americans for their agricultural economy, while the Northern states had abolished slavery.

The belief held by the Southern states that individual states had the right to make decisions for themselves, even if those decisions contradicted federal laws.

The contrasting economic systems between the North and South, with the North being industrialized and focused on manufacturing and trade, while the South relied heavily on agriculture, particularly cotton production.

The loyalty and interests of a particular region over the interests of the whole country, leading to increased division between the North and South due to distinct cultures, economies, and political beliefs.

The act in 1854 that allowed residents of the Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide whether to allow slavery or not, resulting in violent clashes between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups and fueling sectional tensions.

The differing political ideologies and priorities between the North and South, with the North favoring a strong central government and the South wanting to protect states' rights.

The president elected in 1860 who opposed the expansion of slavery, leading to the secession of several Southern states and demonstrating the deep political divide between the North and South.

A series of laws passed by the United States Congress to address the issue of slavery in the newly acquired territories from the Mexican-American War.

The aim of the Compromise of 1850 was to maintain the delicate balance between free states and slave states in the Union.

A novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe in 1852 that had a profound impact on public opinion and helped fuel the abolitionist movement.

The author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.

An act passed by Congress in 1854 that allowed the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery within their borders.

The act that the Kansas-Nebraska Act effectively repealed, which had prohibited slavery north of the 36°30' parallel.

A landmark Supreme Court decision in 1857 that ruled against Dred Scott's claim to freedom, stating that enslaved individuals were property and had no rights as citizens.

The abolitionist who led the Harper's Ferry Raid in 1859.

An attack on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia in 1859 led by John Brown, aimed at inciting a slave rebellion.

The major events before the Civil War deepened the divide between the North and South of the United States.

The major events before the Civil War ultimately led to the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861.

C Battle of Gettysburg

A Preservation of freedom and equality

C It was a major turning point in the war

April 9, 1865

Reconciliation and rebuilding

A Union victory halted General Robert E. Lee's advance

D April 12, 1861

B The fallen soldiers

Surrender at Appomattox Court House

D Battle of Gettysburg

The Civil War caused a shift in power between the North and South.

It granted freedom to all slaves in the United States.

African Americans were granted freedom and citizenship during the Civil War.

Slavery.

Women were given more opportunities to lead and take on new roles.

The Civil War led to significant advancements in technology in the United States.

The Civil War further divided the North and South.

The number of deaths in the Civil War was higher than in World War II.

The Battle of Antietam.

It declared all slaves in the Confederate states to be free.

Women were given more opportunities to lead and take on new roles.

The number of deaths in the Civil War was higher than in World War II.

The Battle of Antietam.