Ss 8.6 Pathfinder Test Study Guide Graded A+

What details in the text support the statement that, "The Civil War was a major turning point in American history?" {Ans: The Civil war was a major turning point in American history because of slavery. The United States split into the confederates (south) for slavery and the Union (north) against slavery. This ultimately leads up to the Union winning and slavery being ended. " The war also put an end to slavery in the united states...By the war s end, millions of African Americans had gained their freedom."(487) It was also a major turning point because there was a change in power. "The democratic party lost its influence and the Republicans were in a commanding position"(486-487)}What can you conclude about the reasons the Democrats chose McClellan for their candidate to oppose Lincoln in the 1864 election? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. {Ans: The Democrats chose McClellan because he was not opposed to reinstating slavery if there could be peace. He would do a better job than Lincoln at handling the total war situation.}Why did the Union victories at Vicksburg and Gettysburg "mark the turning point of the Civil War?" Use evidence from the text