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The US Civil War (1840–1877)

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2.4.1 Impact of the system of slavery on the USA (HL)
2.4.2 Long-term causes of the Civil War (HL)
2.4.3 Short-term causes of the Civil War (HL)
2.4.4 History guide (HL)
2.4.5 Reasons for the outcome of the Civil (HL)
2.4.6 Impact of the Civil War (HL)
2.4.7 Successes and failures of Reconstruction (HL)

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