In 1861 the North went to war with the South primarily to
a. liberate the slaves
b. prevent European powers from meddling in American affairs
c. preserve the Union
d. avenge political defeats and insults inflicted by the South
e. forestall a Southern invasion of the North
Ans: c. preserve the Union
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