Chapter 8 - The Civil War

Question 1

How was the U.S. changed after the Civil War? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Buildings in the south were devastated, Slavery was abolished

Question 2

What did the Supreme Court decide in the Dred Scott case? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

The Scott's were not U.S. citizens, Slaves are property

Question 3

Why was slavery important to the South? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

provided cheap labor

Question 4

True or false: The northern states accepted slavery even though it was unprofitable.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

How was Minnesota changed after the Civil War? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Immigrants were flooding into the state, The wheat production doubled

Question 6

What events led up to the Civil War? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Confederate troops fired on Union tropps, Some southern states seceded from the union

Question 7

What did the Emancipation Proclamation order? (check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

enslaved people in rebel states were free

Question 8

How did Minnesotan's support the war and the soldiers? (Check all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Sent care packages, Raised money for soldiers and their families, Sent letters and packages to soldiers

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