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Question 74 of 100
2008 civics test
American History

Name one problem that led to the Civil War.

Accepted answers

Accepted answers

  • slavery
  • economic reasons
  • states’ rights

Explanation

Slavery, economic reasons, and states' rights led to the Civil War.

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Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF

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