American HistoryQuestion 74 of 128
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
a.The Louisiana Purchase
b.Slavery
c.The national anthem
d.The federal income tax
Explanation
Slavery was a central problem that led to the Civil War, along with economic differences and disputes over states' rights. Tensions between North and South grew for decades. The war ultimately ended slavery in the United States.
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