Tens of thousands of ex-slaves died during the war

A. after being hunted down by their former owners.
B. from hunger after wandering the countryside looking for food.
C. from an outbreak of smallpox.
D. after being forced to fight in the conflict.


Answer: C

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A) increasingly attracted volunteer recruits. B) served to legitimate the war among the people. C) required service of only the poorest class of men. D) provided an effective, well-equipped fighting force.

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a. led to a substantial increase in immigration to the United States b. passed despite substantial rural opposition c. encouraged immigration from underdeveloped countries d. limited the number of Asian immigrants

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