Grant Is Taking an American History Exam, and One of the Essay

question 30

Multiple Choice

Grant is taking an American history exam, and one of the essay questions reads "Discuss the causes of the Civil War." What should Grant do when answering this question?

• A) State three reasons that the Civil War broke out, and then explain them in detail.
• B) Write as many facts as he can remember about the Civil War.
• C) Briefly list the reasons that the Civil War was fought in a sentence or two.
• D) Give a detailed explanation of what the Civil War was and what it involved.

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