【楽々ビジネス英語】TOEIC対策 読解

ChatGPTを使って、TOEIC問題集を作成しました。

問題:
Read the following passage and answer the question below:

The American Civil War, also known as the Civil War, was a conflict fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865 between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy). It arose primarily over the issue of slavery and its expansion into new territories. The war resulted in significant loss of life and ultimately led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Question: What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?
A. Economic differences between the North and South
B. Disagreements over states' rights
C. The issue of slavery
D. Disputes over tariffs

解答:
C. The issue of slavery

説明:
文章から明らかなように、南北戦争の主な原因は奴隷制度に関するものでした。したがって、正解はCの「The issue of slavery（奴隷制度の問題）」です。