American HistoryQuestion 77 of 128
What U.S. war ended slavery?
a.The Civil War
b.The Revolutionary War
c.World War I
d.The War of 1812
Explanation
The Civil War (1861-1865) ended slavery in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation and Union victory paved the way. The 13th Amendment then abolished slavery nationwide.
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