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How did westward expansion affect the lives of all the peoples living in the US and the territories?

Expansion Westward made possible in part by the construction of the first transcontinental railroad that stretched from coast to coast transformed the United States business and life.


What were the differences between life in the southern states and life in the northern states in the 1800's?

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Which states were part of confederacy during the civil war and what were their goals policies?

During the American Civil War, the Confederate States of America consisted of the ... Convinced that their way of life, based on slavery, was irretrievably ... When the war began with the firing on Fort Sumter (April 12, 1861), they were joined by ... Christopher G. Memminger, treasury secretary, followed conservative policies.


Did the slaves during the civil war were allowed learn and write?

In some places yes. The Northern states allowed blacks a free life. In the South it was considered "illegal" for blacks to learn or write.


Why did 11 southern state secede from the unied state in 1860?

Eleven Southern states seceded from the Union in 1860 primarily due to tensions over slavery and states' rights. The election of Abraham Lincoln, who opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories, heightened fears among Southern states that their way of life and economic interests were threatened. They believed that secession was necessary to preserve their autonomy and protect the institution of slavery, which was integral to their agricultural economy. This act led directly to the outbreak of the Civil War.