Chapter 15 - The Civil War, 1860- 1865 Flashcards
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What event directly triggered the outbreak of the Civil War?
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The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 and the subsequent secession of eleven Southern states, starting with South Carolina.
2
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What were the key founding principles of the Confederate States of America?
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Protection and expansion of slavery, and the assertion of states’ rights.
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