Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Civil War?

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Slavery
State's Rights
Sectionalism
The 12th Amendment

The 12th Amendment was NOT a cause of the Civil War.

Which characteristic of General McClellan ultimately led to General McClellan’s replacement as Commander of the Union army?

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McClellan was selling captured weapons to make a profit.
McClellan was too cautious and indecisive.
McClellan was too rash and fought any chance he could.

McClellan was too cautious and indecisive.

After the Battle of Gettysburg, what did the Confederate Army never do again?

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Use rifles as weapons.
Invade the North.
Win a battle.

Invade the North.

The Free-Soil Party was a precursor to which political party? (Hint: Precursor means “to come before and lead to”)

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The Republicans
The Whigs
The Federalists

The Free-Soil Party was a precursor to the Republicans.

Why was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment famous?

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It was made up of all African Americans.
It was made up of all former Confederate soldiers.
The first 53 regiments were too slow to make it to the war.

The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was famous because it was made up of all African Americans.

What is popular sovereignty?

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The idea that slavery was popular so it should be allowed everywhere.
The idea that slavery should be decided by a popular vote in each state.
The name of a really cool band in the 1850s.