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Question 96

What U.S. war ended slavery?

  1. War of 1812
  2. The Civil WarCorrect answer
  3. World War I
  4. American Revolution

Official answer

The Civil War

Explanation

The Union victory in the Civil War defeated the Confederacy and made nationwide abolition possible. The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, then abolished slavery throughout the United States.

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Question 96: What U.S. war ended slavery? · U.S. Civics Test 2025 · Questena