At the Outset of the War,what Did Both Northerners and Southerners

question 44

Multiple Choice

At the outset of the war,what did both northerners and southerners predict?

• A) The war would be long and bloody.
• B) The outcome would be determined by whichever side could convince European countries to come to its aid.
• C) Slavery would be abolished.
• D) The war would not change their societies dramatically.
• E) None of these choices.

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