APUSH Chapter 21 - The Furnace of Civil War (1861-1865) - Haiyen Truong | Library

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

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

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

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

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

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The passage indicates that the Emancipation Proclamation

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

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

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

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

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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)

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.

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