Introduction (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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How many states seceded to form the Confederate States of America in 1861?
How many states seceded to form the Confederate States of America in 1861?
Eleven states
What was Lincoln's primary goal in August 1862 regarding the Union and slavery?
What was Lincoln's primary goal in August 1862 regarding the Union and slavery?
Preserving the Union above all else
Which battle's victory led Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation?
Which battle's victory led Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation?
Battle of Antietam
When did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?
When did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?
January 1, 1863
What completely abolished slavery in the United States in January 1865?
What completely abolished slavery in the United States in January 1865?
Thirteenth Amendment
What years did the Reconstruction period span?
What years did the Reconstruction period span?
1865-1877
When was the Ku Klux Klan founded?
When was the Ku Klux Klan founded?
1865
Who won the popular vote in the 1876 presidential election?
Who won the popular vote in the 1876 presidential election?
Samuel Tilden
What did Hayes agree to do in exchange for southern support in the 1876 election?
What did Hayes agree to do in exchange for southern support in the 1876 election?
End Reconstruction
How long did the Reconstruction period last?
How long did the Reconstruction period last?
Twelve years