Social Studies: History/Government Flashcards
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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation (1863)?
Answer: Declared enslaved people in Confederate states were to be free
It declared freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states, shifting the war's purpose.
What is federalism?
Answer: Power shared between national and state governments
Federalism divides power between the federal and state governments.
Which amendment abolished slavery?
Answer: 13th
The 13th Amendment (1865) abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.
What was Wisconsin's role during the Civil War?
Answer: Contributed over 91,000 troops to the Union Army
Wisconsin contributed over 91,000 soldiers to the Union cause.
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
Answer: To formally elect the president and vice president
The Electoral College formally elects the president based on state-level results.
What was the Progressive Era and Wisconsin's connection to it?
Answer: A reform movement in the early 1900s; Wisconsin led under Robert La Follette
The Progressive Era sought reform, and Wisconsin under La Follette was at the forefront with the 'Wisconsin Idea.'
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