The Conflict That Led to War in 1861 Centered on the Southern

question 33

Multiple Choice

The conflict that led to war in 1861 centered on the southern state of

• A)South CarolinA.
• B)Virginia.
• C)North Carolina.
• D)Tennessee.

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