Civil War Review 1 (MMS)

The slave trade was outlawed in Washington D.C.

A conflict between citizens of the same country.

The Fugitive Slave Act was passed.

This was written to expose the cruelty and brutality of slavery.

Stephen Douglas wanted to use new western territories to build a railroad across the country.

Abraham Lincoln joined this political party which wanted to stop the expansion of slavery.

Slave that tried to sue for his freedom after living in a free state with his owner.

Four different candidates ran in the 1860 election that the Republicans won.

Jefferson Davis was elected President of this "country".

The North wanted high tariffs to protect its manufactured goods against foreign goods.

The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were property.

The idea that people would be able to choose to have slavery in their state.

The South's economy relied on industry and commerce.

The Missouri Compromise wouldn't allow slavery north of the 49 degree line of latitude.

The Confederacy fires on Fort Sumter.

To leave or withdraw

Stephan Douglas wanted new territories to use the idea of popular sovereignty.

John Brown tried to lead a slave revolt in Virginia.

Abraham Lincoln explained his position on slavery in 7 cities across Illinois.

California entered the Union as a free state.