Which Was Most Common in Determining Whether a State Supported

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which was most common in determining whether a state supported the North or the South in the Civil War?

• A) ideology about slavery
• B) opinions about Lincoln's presidency and whether he was a legitimate leader
• C) views on whether or not states had the right to secede from the Union
• D) economic interests
• E) religious convictions

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Definitions:

Material Culture

The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture, including buildings, artifacts, tools, and artwork.

Nonmaterial Culture

Aspects of culture that encompass values, beliefs, norms, and languages, which are not physically tangible but significantly influence human behavior and societal development.

Mores

Strongly held norms or customs that embody the fundamental moral views of a group or society.

Folkways

Norms for routine or casual interaction that dictate social expectations and behaviors in everyday life.