Slavery Slavery Divides the Divides the

NationNationU.S. HistoryU.S. HistoryChapter 16Chapter 16

The Missouri The Missouri CompromiseCompromise

Senator Henry Senator Henry Clay proposed Clay proposed admitting admitting Missouri to the Missouri to the Union as a Union as a slave state and slave state and Maine as a free Maine as a free statestate

The Missouri The Missouri CompromiseCompromise

Compromise Compromise applied to lands applied to lands in the in the Louisiana Louisiana Purchase;Purchase; ensured ensured balance of free balance of free and slave and slave states for 30 states for 30 yearsyears

Wilmot ProvisoWilmot Proviso Western lands Western lands

added in 1848 with added in 1848 with the Mexican Cessionthe Mexican Cession

Congressman David Congressman David Wilmot called for a Wilmot called for a law banning slavery law banning slavery in any territories in any territories won from Mexicowon from Mexico

Wilmot ProvisoWilmot Proviso Southern leaders Southern leaders

opposed the opposed the Wilmot Proviso; Wilmot Proviso; did NOT want did NOT want slavery declared slavery declared illegal in illegal in Mexican CessionMexican Cession

Popular SovereigntyPopular Sovereignty The right of The right of

people to create people to create their own their own governmentgovernment

1849: California 1849: California voters approved a voters approved a state constitution state constitution banning slaverybanning slavery

Free-Soil PartyFree-Soil Party Members of both Members of both

the northern the northern Democrat and Democrat and Whig opposed the Whig opposed the spread of slaveryspread of slavery

Formed Formed Free-Soil Free-Soil Party to ban Party to ban slavery in the slavery in the western territorieswestern territories

Compromise of 1850Compromise of 1850 Addition of Addition of CACA to to

Union in 1850 as Union in 1850 as free statefree state upset the upset the balance of free and balance of free and slave states; slave states; free free states now had states now had advantageadvantage

Compromise of 1850Compromise of 1850

Mexican Cession Mexican Cession divided into NM divided into NM and UT territories and UT territories but but did NOT ban did NOT ban slaveryslavery there there

Compromise of 1850Compromise of 1850 Ended slave trade Ended slave trade

in nation’s capitalin nation’s capital Did NOT ban Did NOT ban

slave trade slave trade between slave between slave statesstates

Included strict Included strict fugitive slave lawfugitive slave law

Fugitive Slave Act of Fugitive Slave Act of 18501850

Required all citizens Required all citizens to help catch runaway to help catch runaway slavesslaves

Act enraged Act enraged antislavery antislavery northernersnortherners who who declared that they did declared that they did not respect nor would not respect nor would they obey this lawthey obey this law

Uncle Tom’s CabinUncle Tom’s Cabin

Novel written to Novel written to show evils of show evils of slavery and slavery and injustice in injustice in Fugitive Slave Fugitive Slave ActAct

Uncle Tom’s CabinUncle Tom’s Cabin Northerners Northerners

became more became more opposedopposed to slavery to slavery after reading the after reading the novelnovel

Novel heightened Novel heightened tensions between tensions between North and SouthNorth and South

Kansas-Nebraska ActKansas-Nebraska Act

Divided territory Divided territory into into two partstwo parts; ; created created two new two new territories in territories in 18541854

Kansas-Nebraska ActKansas-Nebraska Act Senator Stephen Senator Stephen

Douglas: territories Douglas: territories would decide slavery would decide slavery issue by issue by popular popular sovereigntysovereignty

Opponents: “criminal Opponents: “criminal betrayal of precious betrayal of precious rights.”rights.”

Crisis Turns ViolentCrisis Turns Violent Both pro and Both pro and

antislavery forces sent antislavery forces sent settlers to Kansas to settlers to Kansas to fight for controlfight for control

Border RuffianBorder Ruffian: : proslaveryproslavery person who person who rode from Missouri to rode from Missouri to Kansas to battle Kansas to battle antislavery forcesantislavery forces

Bleeding KansasBleeding Kansas Rivalry between Rivalry between

proslavery and proslavery and antislavery antislavery settlers led to settlers led to violence in violence in KansasKansas in 1855 in 1855

Violent debates Violent debates erupted in the erupted in the SenateSenate

Abolitionist John BrownAbolitionist John Brown Many northerners Many northerners

thought radical thought radical abolitionist Brown abolitionist Brown was a was a martyrmartyr: he was : he was willing to give up his willing to give up his life for his beliefs.life for his beliefs.

Brown inspired other Brown inspired other abolitionistsabolitionists; folk ; folk song popular with song popular with northernersnortherners

Dred Scott CaseDred Scott Case Dred Scott moved with Dred Scott moved with

his owner from slave to his owner from slave to free territories, but free territories, but Supreme Court decided Supreme Court decided he was he was not a free mannot a free man

Supreme Court said Supreme Court said Congress did not have Congress did not have power to outlaw slaverypower to outlaw slavery in any territoryin any territory

Dred Scott CaseDred Scott Case White southerners were White southerners were

happy that slavery was happy that slavery was legal in all territories; legal in all territories; reversed Missouri reversed Missouri CompromiseCompromise

Supreme Court decision Supreme Court decision was was condemned by free condemned by free African AmericansAfrican Americans

Abolitionist Frederick Abolitionist Frederick DouglassDouglass

Republican Party Republican Party EmergesEmerges

Like Free-Soil Party, Like Free-Soil Party, RepublicansRepublicans main main goal was to keep goal was to keep slavery out of western slavery out of western territoriesterritories

Republicans were Republicans were dissatisfied with weak dissatisfied with weak stand on slaverystand on slavery taken by Whigs and taken by Whigs and DemocratsDemocrats

Lincoln-Douglas DebatesLincoln-Douglas Debates Lincoln ran against Lincoln ran against

Stephen Douglas for Stephen Douglas for Illinois Illinois senatorsenator

Series of debates Series of debates between Lincoln and between Lincoln and Douglas focused Douglas focused primarily on slavery primarily on slavery issueissue

Lincoln-Douglas DebatesLincoln-Douglas Debates Despite losing to Despite losing to

Douglas, Douglas, Lincoln Lincoln became nationally became nationally knownknown for his for his antislavery stanceantislavery stance

Election of 1860Election of 1860 Regional attitudes Regional attitudes

toward slaverytoward slavery led led to the election of to the election of Lincoln to the Lincoln to the Presidency of the Presidency of the United StatesUnited States

Election of 1860Election of 1860

Southern Southern states seceded states seceded in protestin protest, , forming the forming the Confederate Confederate States of States of AmericaAmerica

Civil War BeginsCivil War Begins Confederate forces Confederate forces

fired the first shots fired the first shots of the Civil War at of the Civil War at Ft. Sumter in South Ft. Sumter in South CarolinaCarolina

Confederate troops Confederate troops attacked the Union attacked the Union troops stationed troops stationed therethere

Review QuestionReview Question 1. What was the Wilmot Proviso?1. What was the Wilmot Proviso?A.A. Divided a territory into two partsDivided a territory into two partsB.B. Declared Congress unable to ban Declared Congress unable to ban

the slave trade between slave the slave trade between slave statesstates

C.C. Attempted to ban slavery in Attempted to ban slavery in territories won from Mexicoterritories won from Mexico

Review QuestionReview Question 1. What was the Wilmot Proviso?1. What was the Wilmot Proviso?A.A. Divided a territory into two partsDivided a territory into two partsB.B. Declared Congress unable to ban Declared Congress unable to ban

the slave trade between slave the slave trade between slave statesstates

C.C. Attempted to ban slavery in Attempted to ban slavery in territories won from Mexicoterritories won from Mexico

Review QuestionReview Question 2. Which political party was formed 2. Which political party was formed

in 1848 for the purpose of banning in 1848 for the purpose of banning slavery in western territories?slavery in western territories?

a.a. Free-SoilFree-Soilb.b. WhigWhigc.c. RepublicanRepublican

Review QuestionReview Question 2. Which political party was formed 2. Which political party was formed

in 1848 for the purpose of banning in 1848 for the purpose of banning slavery in western territories?slavery in western territories?

a.a. Free-SoilFree-Soilb.b. WhigWhigc.c. RepublicanRepublican

Review QuestionReview Question 3. Who was a proslavery person 3. Who was a proslavery person

who rode from Missouri to Kansas who rode from Missouri to Kansas to battle antislavery forces?to battle antislavery forces?

a.a. MartyrMartyrb.b. FugitiveFugitivec.c. Border RuffianBorder Ruffian

Review QuestionReview Question 3. Who was a proslavery person 3. Who was a proslavery person

who rode from Missouri to Kansas who rode from Missouri to Kansas to battle antislavery forces?to battle antislavery forces?

a.a. MartyrMartyrb.b. FugitiveFugitivec.c. Border RuffianBorder Ruffian

Review QuestionReview Question 4. What compromise did Henry Clay 4. What compromise did Henry Clay

propose for admitting Missouri to the propose for admitting Missouri to the Union?Union?

a.a. Admit Missouri as a free state and Admit Missouri as a free state and Maine as a slave stateMaine as a slave state

b.b. Admit Missouri as a slave state and Admit Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free stateMaine as a free state

c.c. Admit Missouri as a free state and Admit Missouri as a free state and allow slavery in all other new statesallow slavery in all other new states

Review QuestionReview Question 4. What compromise did Henry Clay 4. What compromise did Henry Clay

propose for admitting Missouri to the propose for admitting Missouri to the Union?Union?

a.a. Admit Missouri as a free state and Admit Missouri as a free state and Maine as a slave stateMaine as a slave state

b.b. Admit Missouri as a slave state and Admit Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free stateMaine as a free state

c.c. Admit Missouri as a free state and Admit Missouri as a free state and allow slavery in all other new statesallow slavery in all other new states

Review QuestionReview Question 5. Which of the following is an 5. Which of the following is an

example of popular sovereignty?example of popular sovereignty?a.a. In 1849, CA voters approve a state In 1849, CA voters approve a state

constitution that bans slaveryconstitution that bans slaveryb.b. In 1836, AR becomes a slave state In 1836, AR becomes a slave state

because it is south of Missouribecause it is south of Missouric.c. In 1837, MI becomes a free state In 1837, MI becomes a free state

because it is north of Missouribecause it is north of Missouri

Review QuestionReview Question 5. Which of the following is an 5. Which of the following is an

example of popular sovereignty?example of popular sovereignty?a.a. In 1849, CA voters approve a state In 1849, CA voters approve a state

constitution that bans slaveryconstitution that bans slaveryb.b. In 1836, AR becomes a slave state In 1836, AR becomes a slave state

because it is south of Missouribecause it is south of Missouric.c. In 1837, MI becomes a free state In 1837, MI becomes a free state

because it is north of Missouribecause it is north of Missouri

Review QuestionReview Question 6. Which statement summarizes the 6. Which statement summarizes the

effects of the Missouri Compromise?effects of the Missouri Compromise?a.a. It triggered a sharp rise in the It triggered a sharp rise in the

number of free states shortly after number of free states shortly after 18481848

b.b. It helped ensure a balance of slave It helped ensure a balance of slave and free states for almost 30 yearsand free states for almost 30 years

c.c. It ensure a decrease in the number of It ensure a decrease in the number of slave statesslave states

Review QuestionReview Question 6. Which statement summarizes the 6. Which statement summarizes the

effects of the Missouri Compromise?effects of the Missouri Compromise?a.a. It triggered a sharp rise in the It triggered a sharp rise in the

number of free states shortly after number of free states shortly after 18481848

b.b. It helped ensure a balance of slave It helped ensure a balance of slave and free states for almost 30 yearsand free states for almost 30 years

c.c. It ensure a decrease in the number of It ensure a decrease in the number of slave statesslave states

Review QuestionReview Question 7. Someone who sacrifices his or 7. Someone who sacrifices his or

her own life for beliefsher own life for beliefs

a.a. MartyrMartyrb.b. FugitiveFugitivec.c. Border RuffianBorder Ruffian

Review QuestionReview Question 7. Someone who rode from 7. Someone who rode from

Missouri to Kansas to battle Missouri to Kansas to battle antislavery forcesantislavery forces

a.a. MartyrMartyrb.b. FugitiveFugitivec.c. Border RuffianBorder Ruffian

Review QuestionReview Question 8. This divided a territory into two 8. This divided a territory into two

parts. parts.

a.a. Compromise of 1850Compromise of 1850b.b. Kansas-Nebraska ActKansas-Nebraska Actc.c. Fugitive Slave ActFugitive Slave Act

Review QuestionReview Question 8. This divided a territory into two 8. This divided a territory into two

parts. parts.

a.a. Compromise of 1850Compromise of 1850b.b. Kansas-Nebraska ActKansas-Nebraska Actc.c. Fugitive Slave ActFugitive Slave Act

Review QuestionReview Question 9. Which of the following is NOT 9. Which of the following is NOT

among the terms of the Compromise among the terms of the Compromise of 1850?of 1850?

a.a. Northerners are required to help Northerners are required to help return runaway slaves to ownersreturn runaway slaves to owners

b.b. Slavery is banned in New Mexico and Slavery is banned in New Mexico and UtahUtah

c.c. The slave trade is outlawed in The slave trade is outlawed in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.

Review QuestionReview Question 9. Which of the following is NOT 9. Which of the following is NOT

among the terms of the Compromise among the terms of the Compromise of 1850?of 1850?

a.a. Northerners are required to help Northerners are required to help return runaway slaves to ownersreturn runaway slaves to owners

b.b. Slavery is banned in New Mexico and Slavery is banned in New Mexico and UtahUtah

c.c. The slave trade is outlawed in The slave trade is outlawed in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.

Review QuestionReview Question 10. What effect did 10. What effect did Uncle Tom’s Uncle Tom’s

CabinCabin have on public opinion? have on public opinion?a.a. Northerners, in general, became more Northerners, in general, became more

opposed to slaveryopposed to slaveryb.b. Northerners, in general, became more Northerners, in general, became more

sympathetic toward slave ownerssympathetic toward slave ownersc.c. Americans, in general, lost interest in Americans, in general, lost interest in

the slavery issuethe slavery issue

Review QuestionReview Question 10. What effect did 10. What effect did Uncle Tom’s Uncle Tom’s

CabinCabin have on public opinion? have on public opinion?a.a. Northerners, in general, became more Northerners, in general, became more

opposed to slaveryopposed to slaveryb.b. Northerners, in general, became more Northerners, in general, became more

sympathetic toward slave ownerssympathetic toward slave ownersc.c. Americans, in general, lost interest in Americans, in general, lost interest in

the slavery issuethe slavery issue

Review QuestionReview Question 11. Which of these generalizations BEST 11. Which of these generalizations BEST

describes the effect of describes the effect of Uncle Tom’s Uncle Tom’s CabinCabin??

a.a. The novel helped northerners understand The novel helped northerners understand why southerners supported slaverywhy southerners supported slavery

b.b. The novel further heightened tensions The novel further heightened tensions between the North and the Southbetween the North and the South

c.c. The novel eased tensions between the The novel eased tensions between the North and SouthNorth and South

Review QuestionReview Question 11. Which of these generalizations BEST 11. Which of these generalizations BEST

describes the effect of describes the effect of Uncle Tom’s Uncle Tom’s CabinCabin??

a.a. The novel helped northerners understand The novel helped northerners understand why southerners supported slaverywhy southerners supported slavery

b.b. The novel further heightened tensions The novel further heightened tensions between the North and the Southbetween the North and the South

c.c. The novel eased tensions between the The novel eased tensions between the North and SouthNorth and South

Review QuestionReview Question 12. Which of the following can be said 12. Which of the following can be said

of Abraham Lincoln?of Abraham Lincoln?a.a. His support for the Kansas-Nebraska His support for the Kansas-Nebraska

Act made him a Republican leaderAct made him a Republican leaderb.b. His antislavery speeches won him a His antislavery speeches won him a

following in both the North and the following in both the North and the SouthSouth

c.c. His debates with Stephen Douglas won His debates with Stephen Douglas won him fame as an opponent of slaveryhim fame as an opponent of slavery

Review QuestionReview Question 12. Which of the following can be said 12. Which of the following can be said

of Abraham Lincoln?of Abraham Lincoln?a.a. His support for the Kansas-Nebraska His support for the Kansas-Nebraska

Act made him a Republican leaderAct made him a Republican leaderb.b. His antislavery speeches won him a His antislavery speeches won him a

following in both the North and the following in both the North and the SouthSouth

c.c. His debates with Stephen Douglas won His debates with Stephen Douglas won him fame as an opponent of slaveryhim fame as an opponent of slavery

Review QuestionReview Question 13. What effect did Abraham 13. What effect did Abraham

Lincoln’s election in 1860 have on Lincoln’s election in 1860 have on national unity?national unity?

a.a. Seven southern states seceded in Seven southern states seceded in protestprotest

b.b. It healed the nation’s political It healed the nation’s political divisionsdivisions

c.c. It caused the South to declare war on It caused the South to declare war on the Norththe North

Review QuestionReview Question 13. What effect did Abraham 13. What effect did Abraham

Lincoln’s election in 1860 have on Lincoln’s election in 1860 have on national unity?national unity?

a.a. Seven southern states seceded in Seven southern states seceded in protestprotest

b.b. It healed the nation’s political It healed the nation’s political divisionsdivisions

c.c. It caused the South to declare war on It caused the South to declare war on the Norththe North

Review QuestionReview Question 14. Which of the following is TRUE of 14. Which of the following is TRUE of

Abraham Lincoln?Abraham Lincoln?a.a. He became well known nationally He became well known nationally

when he ran against Stephen Douglas when he ran against Stephen Douglas for Presidentfor President

b.b. He became well known nationally He became well known nationally despite losing to Stephen Douglas in despite losing to Stephen Douglas in the US Senate racethe US Senate race

c.c. He was well known nationally before He was well known nationally before his debates with Stephen Douglashis debates with Stephen Douglas

Review QuestionReview Question 14. Which of the following is TRUE of 14. Which of the following is TRUE of

Abraham Lincoln?Abraham Lincoln?a.a. He became well known nationally He became well known nationally

when he ran against Stephen Douglas when he ran against Stephen Douglas for Presidentfor President

b.b. He became well known nationally He became well known nationally despite losing to Stephen Douglas in despite losing to Stephen Douglas in the US Senate racethe US Senate race

c.c. He was well known nationally before He was well known nationally before his debates with Stephen Douglashis debates with Stephen Douglas

Review QuestionReview Question 15. Why did conflict arise in 1848 in 15. Why did conflict arise in 1848 in

western territories over the issue of western territories over the issue of slavery?slavery?

a.a. Northern congressmen wanted CA to Northern congressmen wanted CA to enter the Union as a free stateenter the Union as a free state

b.b. Western states wanted to overturn a law Western states wanted to overturn a law that banned slaverythat banned slavery

c.c. The legality of slavery had to be decided The legality of slavery had to be decided in lands added from the Mexican Cessionin lands added from the Mexican Cession

Review QuestionReview Question 15. Why did conflict arise in 1848 in 15. Why did conflict arise in 1848 in

western territories over the issue of western territories over the issue of slavery?slavery?

a.a. Northern congressmen wanted CA to Northern congressmen wanted CA to enter the Union as a free stateenter the Union as a free state

b.b. Western states wanted to overturn a law Western states wanted to overturn a law that banned slaverythat banned slavery

c.c. The legality of slavery had to be decided The legality of slavery had to be decided in lands added from the Mexican Cessionin lands added from the Mexican Cession

Review QuestionReview Question 16. Debates over which of the 16. Debates over which of the

following caused violence to erupt following caused violence to erupt on the Senate floor?on the Senate floor?

a.a. The Missouri CompromiseThe Missouri Compromiseb.b. The Kansas-Nebraska ActThe Kansas-Nebraska Actc.c. The Compromise of 1850The Compromise of 1850

Review QuestionReview Question 16. Debates over which of the 16. Debates over which of the

following caused violence to erupt following caused violence to erupt on the Senate floor?on the Senate floor?

a.a. The Missouri CompromiseThe Missouri Compromiseb.b. The Kansas-Nebraska ActThe Kansas-Nebraska Actc.c. The Compromise of 1850The Compromise of 1850

Review QuestionReview Question 17. What was the goal of the Free 17. What was the goal of the Free

Soil Party?Soil Party?a.a. To extend slavery in the western To extend slavery in the western

territoriesterritoriesb.b. To ban slavery in the western To ban slavery in the western

territoriesterritoriesc.c. To help runaway slaves reach To help runaway slaves reach

freedomfreedom

Review QuestionReview Question 17. What was the goal of the Free 17. What was the goal of the Free

Soil Party?Soil Party?a.a. To extend slavery in the western To extend slavery in the western

territoriesterritoriesb.b. To ban slavery in the western To ban slavery in the western

territoriesterritoriesc.c. To help runaway slaves reach To help runaway slaves reach

freedomfreedom

Review QuestionReview Question 18. How were the goals of the 18. How were the goals of the

Republican Party and the Free-Soil Party Republican Party and the Free-Soil Party alike?alike?

a.a. Both wanted to keep slavery out of the Both wanted to keep slavery out of the western territorieswestern territories

b.b. Both wanted popular sovereignty to Both wanted popular sovereignty to decide the slavery question in territoriesdecide the slavery question in territories

c.c. Both supported the immediate abolition Both supported the immediate abolition of slavery throughout the USof slavery throughout the US

Review QuestionReview Question 18. How were the goals of the 18. How were the goals of the

Republican Party and the Free-Soil Party Republican Party and the Free-Soil Party alike?alike?

a.a. Both wanted to keep slavery out of the Both wanted to keep slavery out of the western territorieswestern territories

b.b. Both wanted popular sovereignty to Both wanted popular sovereignty to decide the slavery question in territoriesdecide the slavery question in territories

c.c. Both supported the immediate abolition Both supported the immediate abolition of slavery throughout the USof slavery throughout the US

Review QuestionsReview Questions 19. Which of the following led to the 19. Which of the following led to the

formation of the Republican party in the formation of the Republican party in the 1850s?1850s?

a.a. Dissatisfaction with the weak stand on Dissatisfaction with the weak stand on slavery taken by the Whigs and Democratsslavery taken by the Whigs and Democrats

b.b. Dissatisfaction with how the Whigs dealt Dissatisfaction with how the Whigs dealt with protective tariffswith protective tariffs

c.c. Belief in the need for stronger support for Belief in the need for stronger support for the Fugitive Slave Actthe Fugitive Slave Act

Review QuestionsReview Questions 19. Which of the following led to the 19. Which of the following led to the

formation of the Republican party in the formation of the Republican party in the 1850s?1850s?

a.a. Dissatisfaction with the weak stand on Dissatisfaction with the weak stand on slavery taken by the Whigs and Democratsslavery taken by the Whigs and Democrats

b.b. Dissatisfaction with how the Whigs dealt Dissatisfaction with how the Whigs dealt with protective tariffswith protective tariffs

c.c. Belief in the need for stronger support for Belief in the need for stronger support for the Fugitive Slave Actthe Fugitive Slave Act

Review QuestionsReview Questions 20. To what area did the Missouri 20. To what area did the Missouri

Compromise apply?Compromise apply?a.a. Lands from the Mississippi River to Lands from the Mississippi River to

the Pacific Oceanthe Pacific Oceanb.b. Lands east of Missouri to the Lands east of Missouri to the

Atlantic OceanAtlantic Oceanc.c. Lands in the Louisiana PurchaseLands in the Louisiana Purchase

Review QuestionsReview Questions 20. To what area did the Missouri 20. To what area did the Missouri

Compromise apply?Compromise apply?a.a. Lands from the Mississippi River to Lands from the Mississippi River to

the Pacific Oceanthe Pacific Oceanb.b. Lands east of Missouri to the Lands east of Missouri to the

Atlantic OceanAtlantic Oceanc.c. Lands in the Louisiana PurchaseLands in the Louisiana Purchase

Review QuestionsReview Questions 21. What declared that Congress 21. What declared that Congress

unable to ban the slave trade unable to ban the slave trade between slave statesbetween slave states

a.a. Wilmot ProvisoWilmot Provisob.b. Compromise of 1850Compromise of 1850c.c. Fugitive Slave ActFugitive Slave Act

Review QuestionsReview Questions 21. What declared that Congress 21. What declared that Congress

unable to ban the slave trade unable to ban the slave trade between slave statesbetween slave states

a.a. Wilmot ProvisoWilmot Provisob.b. Compromise of 1850Compromise of 1850c.c. Fugitive Slave ActFugitive Slave Act

Review QuestionsReview Questions 22. What led to violence in Kansas in 22. What led to violence in Kansas in

1855?1855?

a.a. The repeal of the Compromise of 1850The repeal of the Compromise of 1850b.b. The election of Abraham Lincoln as The election of Abraham Lincoln as

PresidentPresidentc.c. The rivalry between proslavery and The rivalry between proslavery and

antislavery settlersantislavery settlers

Review QuestionsReview Questions 22. What led to violence in Kansas in 22. What led to violence in Kansas in

1855?1855?

a.a. The repeal of the Compromise of 1850The repeal of the Compromise of 1850b.b. The election of Abraham Lincoln as The election of Abraham Lincoln as

PresidentPresidentc.c. The rivalry between proslavery and The rivalry between proslavery and

antislavery settlersantislavery settlers

Review QuestionsReview Questions 23. Which of the following statements 23. Which of the following statements

correctly describes the issue that led to the correctly describes the issue that led to the Compromise of 1850?Compromise of 1850?

a.a. Admitting TX to the Union in 1850 gave Admitting TX to the Union in 1850 gave slave states an advantage that could not be slave states an advantage that could not be reversedreversed

b.b. Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 extended slavery into a territory acquired extended slavery into a territory acquired from Mexicofrom Mexico

c.c. Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 gave Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 gave free states an advantage over slave statesfree states an advantage over slave states

Review QuestionsReview Questions 23. Which of the following statements 23. Which of the following statements

correctly describes the issue that led to correctly describes the issue that led to the Compromise of 1850?the Compromise of 1850?

a.a. Admitting TX to the Union in 1850 gave Admitting TX to the Union in 1850 gave slave states an advantage that could not slave states an advantage that could not be reversedbe reversed

b.b. Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 extended slavery into a territory acquired extended slavery into a territory acquired from Mexicofrom Mexico

c.c. Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 gave Admitting CA to the Union in 1850 gave free states an advantage over slave statesfree states an advantage over slave states

Review QuestionsReview Questions 24. Which statement best expresses 24. Which statement best expresses

the reaction of many northerners to the reaction of many northerners to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

a.a. ““We don’t respect this law, and we We don’t respect this law, and we won’t obey it.”won’t obey it.”

b.b. ““We disagree with this law, even We disagree with this law, even though it dons not affect us directly.”though it dons not affect us directly.”

c.c. ““This law justly protects the rights of This law justly protects the rights of property owners.”property owners.”

Review QuestionsReview Questions 24. Which statement best expresses 24. Which statement best expresses

the reaction of many northerners to the reaction of many northerners to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

a.a. ““We don’t respect this law, and we We don’t respect this law, and we won’t obey it.”won’t obey it.”

b.b. ““We disagree with this law, even We disagree with this law, even though it dons not affect us directly.”though it dons not affect us directly.”

c.c. ““This law justly protects the rights of This law justly protects the rights of property owners.”property owners.”

Review QuestionReview Question 25. How did the ruling on the Dred 25. How did the ruling on the Dred

Scott case affect the slavery debate?Scott case affect the slavery debate?a.a. It reversed the Missouri It reversed the Missouri

CompromiseCompromiseb.b. It temporarily united antislavery and It temporarily united antislavery and

proslavery forcesproslavery forcesc.c. It protected the right of a freed slave It protected the right of a freed slave

to file a lawsuitto file a lawsuit

Review QuestionReview Question 25. How did the ruling on the Dred 25. How did the ruling on the Dred

Scott case affect the slavery debate?Scott case affect the slavery debate?a.a. It reversed the Missouri It reversed the Missouri

CompromiseCompromiseb.b. It temporarily united antislavery and It temporarily united antislavery and

proslavery forcesproslavery forcesc.c. It protected the right of a freed slave It protected the right of a freed slave

to file a lawsuitto file a lawsuit

Review QuestionReview Question 26. What was one effect of the Dred 26. What was one effect of the Dred

Scott decision?Scott decision?a.a. It was condemned by free African It was condemned by free African

AmericansAmericansb.b. It led to violence in the Kansas It led to violence in the Kansas

territoryterritoryc.c. It angered people who supported It angered people who supported

slaveryslavery

Review QuestionReview Question 26. What was one effect of the Dred 26. What was one effect of the Dred

Scott decision?Scott decision?a.a. It was condemned by free African It was condemned by free African

AmericansAmericansb.b. It led to violence in the Kansas It led to violence in the Kansas

territoryterritoryc.c. It angered people who supported It angered people who supported

slaveryslavery

Review QuestionReview Question 27. How did Southerners react to 27. How did Southerners react to

Abraham Lincoln’s election?Abraham Lincoln’s election? NC and SC seceded, followed by VANC and SC seceded, followed by VAa.a. Southern leaders called for a new Southern leaders called for a new

presidential electionpresidential electionb.b. Seven southern states seceded and Seven southern states seceded and

formed the Confederate States of formed the Confederate States of AmericaAmerica

Review QuestionReview Question 27. How did Southerners react to 27. How did Southerners react to

Abraham Lincoln’s election?Abraham Lincoln’s election? NC and SC seceded, followed by VANC and SC seceded, followed by VAa.a. Southern leaders called for a new Southern leaders called for a new

presidential electionpresidential electionb.b. Seven southern states seceded and Seven southern states seceded and

formed the Confederate States of formed the Confederate States of AmericaAmerica

Review QuestionReview Question 28. Which statement summarizes the 28. Which statement summarizes the

results of the presidential election of results of the presidential election of 1860?1860?

a.a. National unity led to a landslide victory National unity led to a landslide victory for the Republican candidatefor the Republican candidate

b.b. Regional attitudes toward slavery decided Regional attitudes toward slavery decided the outcomethe outcome

c.c. Moderate voters who wanted a Moderate voters who wanted a compromise on slavery determined the compromise on slavery determined the winnerwinner

Review QuestionReview Question 28. Which statement summarizes the 28. Which statement summarizes the

results of the presidential election of results of the presidential election of 1860?1860?

a.a. National unity led to a landslide victory National unity led to a landslide victory for the Republican candidatefor the Republican candidate

b.b. Regional attitudes toward slavery decided Regional attitudes toward slavery decided the outcomethe outcome

c.c. Moderate voters who wanted a Moderate voters who wanted a compromise on slavery determined the compromise on slavery determined the winnerwinner

Review QuestionReview Question 29. What two new territories were 29. What two new territories were

created in 1854?created in 1854?

a.a. Oregon and WashingtonOregon and Washingtonb.b. Kansas and NebraskaKansas and Nebraskac.c. New Mexico and UtahNew Mexico and Utah

Review QuestionReview Question 29. What two new territories were 29. What two new territories were

created in 1854?created in 1854?

a.a. Oregon and WashingtonOregon and Washingtonb.b. Kansas and NebraskaKansas and Nebraskac.c. New Mexico and UtahNew Mexico and Utah

Review QuestionReview Question 30. John Brown inspired30. John Brown inspired

a.a. Enslaved peopleEnslaved peopleb.b. Other abolitionistsOther abolitionistsc.c. Border RuffiansBorder Ruffians

Review QuestionReview Question 30. John Brown inspired30. John Brown inspired

a.a. Enslaved peopleEnslaved peopleb.b. Other abolitionistsOther abolitionistsc.c. Border RuffiansBorder Ruffians

Review QuestionReview Question 31. How did the Civil War begin?31. How did the Civil War begin?

a.a. Confederate troops attacked Confederate troops attacked federal forts off the coast of Floridafederal forts off the coast of Florida

b.b. Union troops attacked Confederate Union troops attacked Confederate forts off the coast of Floridaforts off the coast of Florida

c.c. Confederate troops attacked Union Confederate troops attacked Union troops stationed at Fort Sumter, SCtroops stationed at Fort Sumter, SC

Review QuestionReview Question 31. How did the Civil War begin?31. How did the Civil War begin?

a.a. Confederate troops attacked Confederate troops attacked federal forts off the coast of Floridafederal forts off the coast of Florida

b.b. Union troops attacked Confederate Union troops attacked Confederate forts off the coast of Floridaforts off the coast of Florida

c.c. Confederate troops attacked Union Confederate troops attacked Union troops stationed at Fort Sumter, SCtroops stationed at Fort Sumter, SC

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