US History December 1 2010

Focus Lesson Questions on the conclusion of
The Civil War

1. What were the main reasons the North was able to win the Civil War?
2. Why does President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?(Explain 3+ motives)
3. What was provided for by the 13th,14th,15th amendments?
1. What was the purpose of them?
2. Why were they necessary additions to the Constitution?
3. In hindsight, were they immediately effective in their intentions?

Refer to this site for part 3 question on the America's Transformation towards African-Americans:

http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/Lesson_38_Notes.htm