Which statement best describes the continuing legacy of the Civil War in U.S. memory?
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Correct answer: Americans still debate the war's causes, meanings, symbols, and effects on race and democracy
The Civil War remains central to debates about national identity, race, citizenship, and democracy. Public arguments over monuments, flags, holidays, and textbooks show that its memory continues to shape American life.
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