Which of the Following Was NOT an Effect of the Civil

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Civil War?

• A) It shifted national power from southern slaveholders to northern capitalists.
• B) It dramatically increased the power of the federal government.
• C) It placed the challenge of protecting and defending African-American freedom on the national agenda.
• D) It greatly expanded the powers of the presidency and reduced the influence of Congress.
• E) It hastened the destruction of Lincoln's America-of the small farmer and independent producer-in favor of the industrial giant.

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