Divisions over slavery and the causes of the Civil War (OCR GCSE History B (Schools History Project)): Quizzes
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During which years was the American Civil War fought?
During which years was the American Civil War fought?
1861 to 1865
What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
Disagreements over slavery
Under the three-fifths compromise, how were enslaved people counted?
Under the three-fifths compromise, how were enslaved people counted?
As 3/5 of a person
In what year was the cotton gin invented?
In what year was the cotton gin invented?
1793
What percentage of cotton did southern states deliver to Great Britain?
What percentage of cotton did southern states deliver to Great Britain?
More than 70%
On what date did South Carolina announce secession from the Union?
On what date did South Carolina announce secession from the Union?
20 December 1860
Who was elected president of the Confederacy?
Who was elected president of the Confederacy?
Jefferson Davis
How many free and slave states existed before the Civil War?
How many free and slave states existed before the Civil War?
19 free and 15 slave
When did the Confederates permanently adopt their constitution?
When did the Confederates permanently adopt their constitution?
11 March 1861
Which party founded in 1792 favoured states' rights?
Which party founded in 1792 favoured states' rights?
Democratic-Republican Party