The Civil War

Question 1

Why’d the South use more slavery?

Answer 1

The South had more agriculture; higher education was less common; the South didn’t have a work force of diverse immigrants.

Question 2

Why’d the South use more slavery?

Answer 2

They didn’t rely on agriculture; they had a rising population of immigrants in their work force; they had a lower education levels.

Question 3

Confederate States of America

Answer 3

A threat by southern states to form a new country of their own. Kicked off the Civil War.

Question 4

Emancipation Proclamation

Answer 4

Abraham Lincoln’s announcement of slaves’ freedom in 1862.

Question 5

What was the reconstruction period?

Reconstruction

Answer 5

A period of time in which the country was rebuilding after the damage of the war.

Question 6

What was the progressive era?

Progressive Era

Answer 6

An era through 1890 to 1920 where Americans advocated for better working conditions and equal rights. Progressives promoted eugenics and racism despite the overall tone of the era.