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Understanding the United States Government and the Civil War

Question 1

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Define the concept of Federalism and explain its history in the United States.

Question 2

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Compare and contrast the Confederate government and the Federal government.

Question 3

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What were the key weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Question 4

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Discuss the significance of the Declaration of Independence.

Question 5

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Describe the powers of Article I in the United States Constitution.

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What were the key issues during the ratification of the Constitution?

Question 7

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Discuss the main causes of the Civil War.

Question 8

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What was the Abolition movement and how did it impact the United States?

Question 9

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Define sectionalism and explain its role in the lead up to the Civil War.

Question 10

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Explain the Fugitive Slave Laws and their impact on the United States.

Question 11

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Discuss the Dred Scott decision and its implications.

Question 12

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What was the Emancipation Proclamation and how did it change the course of the Civil War?

Question 13

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Analyze the significance of the Gettysburg Address.

Question 14

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Discuss the impact of the election of Abraham Lincoln on the United States.

Question 15

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Compare and contrast states' rights versus federal rights.

Question 16

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Discuss the differences between slave states and free states.

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