It helped our government because it created the 13 and the 14th amendments, it also inspired the 19th amendment to be passed, which is the amendment that gave women their rights.
They are most common in southern states
May 28, 1754: The first battle Washington defeats the French in a surprise attack. His troops retreat to Great Meadows and build Fort Necessity. July 17, 1754: Washington's resignation Blamed for Fort Necessity, Washington resigns. He will later return as a volunteer under British authority. (hopefully its helpful)
The four Causes of the Civil Wars Slavery, One Union vs state's rights, The growing differences between the North and the South and The election of President Lincoln.
I would say Communism played a big role in it too.
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