ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

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With reference to the American Civil War answer the following question:

Give a brief account of the course of the Civil War.

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With reference to the American Civil War answer the following question:

State the positive and negative results of the war.

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Abraham Lincoln became the president of the United States during a very critical phase of American history. In this context discuss:
The secession of the southern states and its consequences

This is a portrait of the 16th president of the United States of America.

Name the president.

This is a portrait of the 16th president of the United States of America.

Discuss his views on the institution of slavery.

This is a portrait of the 16th president of the United States of America.

How did he define democracy?

This is a portrait of the 16th president of the United States of America.

why did he declare war on the southern states?

Briefly explain the differences between the northern and southern states of the America Union.

What role did the novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, play in the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861?

Why did the southern states decide to break away from the American Union?

Why did Lincoln abolish slavery?

What was the most important outcome of the American Civil War?

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The _________ is often referred to as the ‘Enforcement Wing’ of the UN.

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The five permanent members of the Security Council are _________ and the_________.

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The Dual Government in Bengal was introduced by __________.

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In which year was the Dual Government abolished and by whom?

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With reference to the establishment of Dual Government in Bengal (1765-72) answer the following:

Why was the government introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive referred to as ‘Dual Government’?

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With reference to the establishment of Dual Government in Bengal (1765-72) answer the following:

What were the advantages and disadvantages of this system for the Company and the nawab respectively?

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With reference to the establishment of Dual Government in Bengal (1765-72) answer the following:

The evils of the Dual Government led to the collapse of the administration and the economy. Explain.

What were the drawbacks of the Dual Government? Who abolished it?