What was the actual cause of the United States declaring war on The Confederate States of America?A. The secession of South CarolinaB. John Brown’s raid on Harpers FerryC. Bleeding KansasD. The Missouri Compromise

There are those who say that slavery was the main cause of the Civil War, while others say the main issue was states’ rights. In your opinion, which one was the main cause of the Civil War? Briefly explain your answer.

Starting in 1860, Southern states began to secede in response to __________.Group of answer choicesthe election of Abraham Lincolnthe attack on Fort SumterJohn Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferrythe Kansas-Nebraska Act

Which of the following is FALSE about the U.S. Civil War?Group of answer choicesIt took place from 1861 to 1865It featured the attempt by southern secessionists to preserve slavery by forming the Confederate States of AmericaIt occurred shortly after the election of the first U.S. President from the Republican PartyIt featured a relatively low cost in terms of lives lost on both sides and property destroyed in the Confederacy

Which reason did the United States give for declaring war against Mexico in 1846?ResponsesTo end a Mexican slave rebellionTo end a Mexican slave rebellionTo defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggressionTo defend U.S. territory from Mexican aggressionTo overturn a corrupt Mexican governmentTo overturn a corrupt Mexican governmentTo respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican piratesTo respond to attacks on U.S. merchant ships by Mexican pirates

What was USA President Abraham Lincoln’s original goal at the beginning of the Civil War against the Confederate States?Group of answer choicesKeep the USA together as one nation.Ensure that Kansas and Nebraska remained territories rather than states.Eliminate the Democratic Party from the northern states.Abolish slavery in the Confederate States.