The American Civil War lasted from 1861-1865. Eleven states seceded from the union to form the Confederate States of America. While the Civil War was devastating for the United States in terms of human loss of life, it was also the event that caused the American states to finally become united. What were the major events that led to secession and the beginning of the Civil War? Here is a list of the top nine events that led progressively towards the Civil War listed in chronological order.
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Answer:
machines
communication
transportation
new energy sources
increase use of metals and minerals
Explanation:
A group of protesters, led by Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays, began a 6 month rebellion by taking over the Court of Common Pleas in Northampton; James Bowdin, the governor of Massachusetts, was clearly in the latter group.
Answer:
A. Some political leaders built successful careers by opposing
Communism.
Explanation:
Republican Senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin, for example, dedicated most of his time trying to expose communists in the United States government. Senatore McCarthy convinced many Americans that their were communitsts leading something in the United States. In 1954, McCarthy attacked the U.S. Army and was condemned by Congress.
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