Unit 5 (jan 1, 1844 – jan 1, 1877)
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Period 5 (1844–1877) covers the acquisition of land leading to sectional tensions over slavery and debates over Reconstruction. Make sure you can explain the effects of Manifest Destiny, the causes of Anti-slavery Sentiments, the causes of the Civil War, the Union vs. Confederacy (Strengths & Strategies), the changes (lack of changes) for African Americans during & after reconstruction.
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