The military order that freed enslaved people in areas controlled by the Confederacy was the _____________.

Which event resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Sauk and Fox men, women, and children?

Which proposal attempted to ban slavery in territory acquired from Mexico?

The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs was called the _______________.

What event officially began the Civil War?

Which region had the highest dependence on enslaved labor? 

The emergence of the media as an actor in foreign policy usually is dated from:

Short Answer Prompt #2 Why is the American Civil War considered a turning point in United States history? Directions In a well-developed paragraph (minimum 5 sentences), explain why the Civil War was a major turning point in American history. Consider issues such as slavery, preservation of the Union, changes in federal power, major military developments, and the long-term effects of the war on the nation. Use complete sentences and clear explanations. Short Answer Rubric (6 Points) 6 Points – Complete, accurate, and clearly demonstrates understanding of the topic. 5 Points – Mostly correct with minor missing details or explanation. 3-4 Points – Partial understanding; response is incomplete or lacks explanation. 1-2 Points – Limited understanding; major errors or very little information provided. 0 Points – Blank, off-topic, or does not answer the question. Note: Grading is based on content, context, and historical understanding, not spelling or grammar. Responses should meet the minimum length requirement and be written in complete sentences.

The Gettysburg Address was delivered by: 

This is a bonus question worth 2 points. When conducting a hypothesis test for the difference of two means, , the p-value is calculated to be either the area to the left of the test statistic, right of the test statistic, or the sum of both the area to the right and the area to the left of the test statistic.