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Unit 13- Causes of the Civil War
Unit 13- Causes of the Civil War
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1
What was Abraham Lincoln’s reaction to the fighting at Ft. Sumter?
He did not take any actions as a result of the battle
He called for more troops to join the Union army
He condemned southern leaders in a public statement
He recognized the independence of the Confederacy
2
In which territory did the first armed conflicts between slavery and anti-slavery groups occur?
Massachusetts
Kansas
Florida
Georgia
3
Who became the president of the Confederate States of America?
William Fremont
John Brown
Jefferson Davis
Stephen Douglas
4
Why did Dred Scott believe he should no longer be a slave?
he was an abolitionist and didn’t believe in slavery.
he lived in a free territory where slavery was illegal.
his owner had died, and he was supposed to be let free.
he had bought his freedom, but wasn’t let free.
5
What is popular sovereignty?
the citizens of each state vote on whether to allow slavery
government created by and subject to the will of the people
residents decide by vote whether or not slavery is permitted
power of the people
6
Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired?
Ft. Worth, TX
Ft. Adams, PA
Ft. McHenry, MD
Ft. Sumter, SC
7
Which city became the capitol city of the Confederate States of America?
Richmond, VA
Charlestown, SC
Tallahassee, FL
Atlanta, GA
8
Abraham Lincoln was the first president from which political party?
Constitutional Unionist
Northern Democratic
Republican
Southern Democratic
9
The Fugitive Slave Act, aka the Bloodhound Act, led to what?
an end to the struggle
anger in the North
recognition of Southern rights
a compromise
10
Who were armed, pro-slavery supporters who crossed the border from Missouri to vote in Kansas?
conductors
border ruffians
fugitive slaves
Missouri ruffians
11
In the 1856 election, what was the difference between the supporters of Buchanan and Fremont?
"B" was successful in Northeast, "F" was successful in South
"B" successful in Border States "F" successful in Southeast
"B" successful in most states, "F" only success in Northeast
"B" successful in territories, "F" successful in Northeast
12
What abolitionist was seen as a martyr in the north and a dangerous terrorist in the south?
Sojourner Truth
John Brown
William Lloyd Garrison
Frederick Douglass
13
In the early 1850s, which three groups came together to form the new Republican Party?
Federalists, Veterans and Independents
Americans, Progressives and Conservatives
Democratic-Republicans, Moderates, Populists
Anti-slavery Whigs, Democrats and Free-Soilers
14
Describe the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
the act called for popular sovereignty
Stephen Douglas proposed the act
slavery was banned in new territories
the act repealed the Missouri Compromise
15
What was the ruling in
Dred Scott v. Sanford
?
the judge condemned slavery.
the right to own slaves was protected by the Constitution
Dred Scott lost the case
Dred Scott won the case
16
Describe Lincoln’s views on slavery during the election of 1860.
He never made public comments about it
He supported popular sovereignty
He promised to abolish slavery in the South
He promised to stop the spread of slavery in new territories
17
Why did John Brown lead a raid against the federal arsenal in Harper’s Ferry, VA?
He planned to sell the weapons for profit
He wanted to destroy the weapons before the war started
Wanted to give weapons to pro-slavery fighters in Kansas
He wanted to arm local slaves and lead a revolt
18
Describe the deal struck in Congress known as the
Compromise of 1850.
Popular sovereignty in territories, Cali became slave state
Slavery banned in new territories Fugitive slave act passed
California became free state, Fugitive Slave Act was passed
Utah became free state, the Fugitive slave act was passed
