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Welcome to the Chapter 21 reading! We are finally at the Civil War.

As always, when we study wars in history, we care the most about its causes and effects, so be sure to think about the legacy of this monumental historical event.

"Focus Questions" to guide your reading and notes. You do not have to explicitly answer them.

Secession is the act of separating from a nation or state and becoming independent. This word can also be used as a verb.

For example: South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union in 1860.

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The passage indicates above that, at the start of the Civil War, President Lincoln favored

postponing military action as long as possible.

long-term enlistments for Union soldiers.

quick military action to show the folly of secession.

making the Civil War about ending slavery.

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According to the figure, the bulk of the Civil War was fought

in slave states.

in the South.

in the border states.

in the North.

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Confused? There's a very small text block right below question #2.

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As used in paragraph 4, line 1, "engagements" most nearly means

alliances

commitments

obligations

conflicts

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The passage suggests that the Battle of Antietam was particularly critical because it

inflated an already dangerous overconfidence among southerners.

disrupted General Robert E. Lee's plan of invading the North.

delayed Lincoln's plan to formally announce the Emanicipation Proclamation.

likely prevented the British and French from intervening to support the South.

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The passage indicates that the Emancipation Proclamation

drastically weakened the morale of Confederate soldiers and politicians.

wisely freed slaves in the Border States so more soldiers could fight in the Civil War.

only freed slaves in the Confederate states rebelling agains the Union.

weakened the moral cause and diplomatic position of the Union.

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According to the passage, African Americans who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War

refused to serve under white officers.

served bravely and suffered extremely heavy casualties.

served mainly in military support units.

accounted for less than 1 percent of total Union enlistments.

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As used in line 7, "expired" most nearly means

perished

commenced

concluded

ceased

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The passage is primarily focused on explaining how _______________________ was the supreme test of American democracy in the nineteenth century.

the Civil War

the Reform Bill of 1867

Reconstruction

the assassination of Abraham Lincoln

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Great reading! Close out this Chapter by reviewing the "Chapter Summary" and using the "rectangle" tool to box the 5 most important key terms in the space provided.

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APUSH Chapter 21 - The Furnace of Civil War (1861-1865)

APUSH Chapter 21 - The Furnace of Civil War (1861-1865)

The passage indicates above that, at the start of the Civil War, President Lincoln favored

According to the figure, the bulk of the Civil War was fought

As used in paragraph 4, line 1, "engagements" most nearly means

The passage suggests that the Battle of Antietam was particularly critical because it

The passage indicates that the Emancipation Proclamation

According to the passage, African Americans who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War

As used in line 7, "expired" most nearly means

The passage is primarily focused on explaining how _______________________ was the supreme test of American democracy in the nineteenth century.

Great reading! Close out this Chapter by reviewing the "Chapter Summary" and using the "rectangle" tool to box the 5 most important key terms in the space provided.

Do you have any feedback or questions about the Formative reading or comprehension questions that you want to go over in class?

The passage indicates above that, at the start of the Civil War, President Lincoln favored

According to the figure, the bulk of the Civil War was fought

As used in paragraph 4, line 1, "engagements" most nearly means

The passage suggests that the Battle of Antietam was particularly critical because it

What choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

The passage indicates that the Emancipation Proclamation

According to the passage, African Americans who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War

What choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

As used in line 7, "expired" most nearly means

The passage is primarily focused on explaining how _______________________ was the supreme test of American democracy in the nineteenth century.

Great reading! Close out this Chapter by reviewing the "Chapter Summary" and using the "rectangle" tool to box the 5 most important key terms in the space provided.

Do you have any feedback or questions about the Formative reading or comprehension questions that you want to go over in class?

What choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

What choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?