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what was the main reason for the American Civil War?
the existence of slavery in the southern states
how many states were part of "The Union"?
25 states
who was the war between?
the southern states and the northern states
how many southern states were there in the war?
11
what is "civil war" in Danish?
borgerkrig
what is "outspoken" in Danish?
ligefrem/direkte
who was president of the southern states during the war?
Jefferson Davis
In which country did the Civil War happen?
United States of America
Was it in the south or north, the Europeans immigrated to?
the north
The Civil War would prove to be the (biggest, deadliest, smallest, longest) war so far in American history?
deadliest
What does "agriculture" mean? (Another word for agriculture)
Farming
What does "Abolish" mean?
when you dont want something anymore
how many soldiers died? (+/- 10.000)
620.000
which year was Abraham Lincoln elected?
in 1861
When did the civil war take place?
1861-1865
Which president was against slavery?
Abraham Lincoln ;)
how many civilians died during the war?
it's an unknown number
what were the white people afraid of?
social and political consequences
how many African Americans were in the south? (answer in a fraction)
one third
which date did the Battle of Fort Sumter take place?
April 12th 1861
what did Abraham Lincoln become leader of?
the Republican Party
In spite of Abraham Lincolns warning, how many states declared their secession from the Union?
(5,6 or 7?)
7
what does "vice versa" mean?
when something is reversed
what was the economy of the south based on?
(one correct)
plantations, agriculture and slave labour
what does "secession" mean?
to part from something