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Question 1. While territorial expansions increased the size and power of the United States, they also destabilized the nation internally. In a well-composed essay, explain how Manifest Destiny played a direct role in the buildup to the Civil War.
Be sure to include the following in your answer:
Definition of Manifest Destiny
At least two reasons why it led to the American Civil War
Question 2. In a well-composed essay, compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of the Union and Confederate armies. Evaluate which of the two sides possessed the greater advantage.
Be sure to include the following in your answer:
At least 2 advantages for each side
At least 1 disadvantage for each side
Question 3. The North lost many of the battles from a tactical standpoint. However, in the overall course of the war, they managed to inflict more costly losses on the Confederacy. In a well-composed essay, use one of the battles discussed to explain how the North was able to win the war despite its numerous losses.
Be sure to include the following in your answer:
A description of one of the major battles discussed in this lesson
At least two reasons why despite a Union loss it helped to assure their victory
Question 4. In a well-composed essay, explain how the Emancipation Proclamation played a central role in the Union victory during the American Civil War.
Be sure to include the following in your answer:
the original aim of the war
the content of the Proclamation
at least two significant effects that it had