Cambridge IGCSE · History (0470)

Why was there a civil war in the United States and what were its results?: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

Which of the following best describes the 'slave states' and 'free states' conflict before the war?

Question 2

1 mark

Why was the role of Lincoln critical to the Union's success?

Question 3

1 mark

What was the primary economic difference between the North and the South in the mid-19th century?

Question 4

1 mark

How did the Compromise of 1850 attempt to address the tensions between free and slave states regarding newly acquired territories?

Question 5

1 mark

Which battle, fought in July 1863, is often considered the turning point of the American Civil War in favor of the Union?

Question 6

2 marks

In the context of the American Civil War, what was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863?

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Question 7

8 marks

This question is about the causes and consequences of the American Civil War.

(a) Describe the main features of the 1860 presidential election.
(b) Explain why the North’s industrial resources were a significant factor in their victory over the South.
(c) ‘Slavery was the most important cause of the American Civil War.’ How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer.

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