How Did the Role of Government Change as a Result

question 52

Multiple Choice

How did the role of government change as a result of the Civil War?

• A) More power was given to local governments instead of the state and federal levels.
• B) The federal government became less involved in economic policy.
• C) All constitutional restrictions on federal government were dissolved.
• D) The federal government became recognized as supreme over state governments.
• E) State governments were confirmed as being supreme over the federal government.

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Definitions:

Northern Officers

Military leaders from the Northern states of the United States, notably the Union side during the American Civil War, who held command positions.

Battle of Bull Run

The Battle of Bull Run refers to two significant battles during the American Civil War, known as the Battle of First Bull Run (or First Manassas) in 1861 and the Battle of Second Bull Run (or Second Manassas) in 1862, both named after a nearby creek in Virginia.

Much Blood

A phrase that might refer to situations or events characterized by a lot of violence or casualties.

General Burnside

An officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, known for his distinctive facial hair leading to the term "sideburns."