The map shows the strength of sectionalism because

Most of the South voted South Dem. and most of the North voted Republican

How did the South react to the news of the election of Lincoln in 1860?

Several states seceded from the Union.

Why was Henry Clay known as the “Great Compromiser?

He helped ease sectional tensions in the U.S.

Why was the Republican Party formed?

to keep slavery out of the western territories.

Which of these was NOT a result of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850?

It reduced tensions between northerners and southerners.

The immediate result of the Lincoln-Douglas debates was that

Lincoln became a nationally known political figure.

As a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act

proslavery and antislavery forces battled to control Kansas.

Why did the Democratic Party tend to dominate the South?

They were the only party that wanted to protect slavery.

Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech

warned the nation of problems if it remained half slave and half free.

Lincoln was able to win the election of 1860 largely because

the Democratic Party split its votes

How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act apply the principle of popular sovereignty?

It allowed people in these territories to vote to not allow slavery.

Prior to the start of the Civil War, Lincoln did not use military force against the Confederacy because he

did not want to risk losing the support of slave states still in the Union

What was the purpose of the Wilmot Proviso?

Supposed to stop the expansion of slavery into territories won from Mexico.

Which statement below BEST explains WHY there were four major candidates in the election of 1860?

Conflicting ideas and agendas divided the parties.

Why was Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin so influential?

It encouraged many people to join the Abolitionist Movement.

Lincoln’s election led many southerners to believe that

the South would have little voice in the government.

The main reason an uproar occurred when Missouri wanted to become a state was because

it would cause an imbalance between slave and free states in the Senate.

How did the South justify their decision to secede from the Union?

the idea it is the “right of the people to… abolish” an unjust government

According to popular sovereignty

voters in a territory decided whether or not to allow slavery

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?

It kept the number of slave and free states equal.

Abraham Lincoln believed that:

slavery was a “ moral, social, and political wrong.”

The Dred Scott decision angered Northerners because it

allowed slavery in all territories

Which of these was NOT a result of the Compromise of 1850?

Utah is admitted as a free state and New Mexico would be a slave state

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1
The map shows the strength of sectionalism because
California and Utah voted for Bell.
Douglas won so few states.
Democrats won most of the states.
Most of the South voted South Dem. and most of the North voted Republican
2
How did the South react to the news of the election of Lincoln in 1860?
Several states seceded from the Union.
Nat Turner led a slave uprising in the South.
John C. Calhoun issued his Doctrine of Nullification.
The South placed an embargo on cotton exports.
3
Why was Henry Clay known as the “Great Compromiser?
He was well known for working out peace with the Native Americans.
He negotiated the Treaty of Ghent to end the War of 1812.
He helped ease sectional tensions in the U.S.
He negotiated a peace deal with Mexico over the disputed border of Texas.
4
Why was the Republican Party formed?
to encourage the South to secede.
to limit immigration
to oppose the ideals of the Free Soil Party.
to keep slavery out of the western territories.
5
In this quote, Abraham Lincoln was suggesting that his highest priority was
abolishing slavery
allowing slavery to spread into the western territories.
ending slave trade
saving the Union
6
According to the map, how many states voted Southern Democrat?
15
2
3
11
7
"...any attempt by Congress to outlaw it goes against the U.S." This quote explains which political party?
the Free Soil Party
the Northern Democratic Party
the Republican Party
the Southern Democratic Party
8
Which of these was NOT a result of the Fugitive Slave Law of 1850?
More Northerners worked to help slaves escape.
Fines and jail terms were imposed on anyone who helped runaway slaves.
It made northerners feel as if they were part of the slave system.
It reduced tensions between northerners and southerners.
9
The immediate result of the Lincoln-Douglas debates was that
Douglas led the Democrats to control of Congress.
Douglas lost his seat in the United States Senate.
Lincoln became a nationally known political figure.
Lincoln won a seat in the House of Representatives.
10
As a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
John Brown left Kansas for Nebraska.
most people accepted Kansas as a free state.
Border Ruffians elected an antislavery government.
proslavery and antislavery forces battled to control Kansas.
11
John Brown attacked the arsenal at Harper’s Ferry because he wanted to
keep slavery out of Kansas.
prevent Lincoln’s election.
start a slave revolt.
force the South the secede.
12
Why did the Democratic Party tend to dominate the South?
They were the first to support Abraham Lincoln as a candidate for President
They spoke out against the violence of the Border Ruffians.
They believed supporting the Union should be the nation’s highest priority
They were the only party that wanted to protect slavery.
13
Abraham Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech
tried to make Stephen Douglas appear to be an abolitionist
warned the nation of problems if it remained half slave and half free.
suggested a separate House of Representatives for the South
helped Lincoln win the Illinois Senate race in 1858
14
Lincoln was able to win the election of 1860 largely because
Douglas encouraged others to support Lincoln after their debates.
the Democratic Party split its votes
free blacks in the North supported him.
abolitionists had become the majority of voters.
15
How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act apply the principle of popular sovereignty?
It allowed people in these territories to vote to not allow slavery.
It decided the future treatment of Native Americans in these territories.
It ended suffrage.
It allowed people to vote whether they would remain in the Union or not.
16
Prior to the start of the Civil War, Lincoln did not use military force against the Confederacy because he
did not want to risk losing the support of slave states still in the Union
did not think the federal forts in the South were important
did not have the power to command the armed forces
believed that states had the right to leave the Union
17
What was the purpose of the Wilmot Proviso?
Its approval led to South Carolina’s secession from the Union
It was supposed to decide the slavery issue for both Kansas and Nebraska
Supposed to stop the expansion of slavery into territories won from Mexico.
It briefly ended sectional tensions.
18
What effect did “Bleeding Kansas” have on the union?
Sectionalism grew in strength.
Dred Scott won his court case.
Popular Sovereignty was banned in Kansas.
“Border Ruffians” stopped fighting in Kansas and moved to California.
19
Which of the following statements about Uncle Tom’s Cabin is NOT true?
It presented slavery as a moral problem
It increased anger over the Fugitive Slave Law.
It was based on a true story
It became one of the most influential books in American history.
20
Which statement below BEST explains WHY there were four major candidates in the election of 1860?
Personalities were becoming more important than ideas in American elections
The major parties had settled their internal conflicts.
The two-party system was finished as an institution of American politics
Conflicting ideas and agendas divided the parties.
21
Which of the following events happened first?
Compromise of 1850
Kansas- Nebraska Act
Missouri Compromise
Lincoln- Douglas debates
22
Why was Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin so influential?
It portrayed slavery as a morally acceptable practice.
It inspired the southern states to immediately secede from the Union.
It justified the Slave Codes.
It encouraged many people to join the Abolitionist Movement.
23
Lincoln’s election led many southerners to believe that
a compromise between the North and South was possible
the South would have little voice in the government.
slavery was evil.
the South controlled the nation’s government
24
According to the map, which party did the western states support?
Constitutional Union
Southern Democrat
Republican
Northern Democrat
25
The main reason an uproar occurred when Missouri wanted to become a state was because
Missouri consistently had a low percentage of people willing to vote.
it would cause an imbalance between slave and free states in the Senate.
it meant Kansas had to wait to become a state.
Massachusetts was unwilling to lose land in order to create Maine.
26
How did the South justify their decision to secede from the Union?
They believed Mexico would provide them with military support.
The Union fired on Fort Sumter.
the idea it is the “right of the people to… abolish” an unjust government
Lincoln had promised to abolish slavery when elected President in 1860.
27
According to popular sovereignty
Congress decided whether or not a territory allowed slavery
any new state would be a slave state
voters in a territory decided whether or not to allow slavery
any new state would be a free state
28
When Daniel Webster said this, he was speaking out against
Manifest Destiny
separation of powers.
secession.
popular sovereignty.
29
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise?
It created a new Fugitive Slave Law
It led to the passage of the Wilmot Proviso
It was the first time popular sovereignty was used in a state
It kept the number of slave and free states equal.
30
“Let the states…agree to part in peace.” Who said this?
Abraham Lincoln
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
31
According to the map, which party won all the northern states except part of New Jersey?
The Republican Party
Constitutional Union
Northern Democrat
Southern Democrat
32
Abraham Lincoln believed that:
slavery was a “ moral, social, and political wrong.”
the Kansas-Nebraska Act was a good law.
congress should abolish slavery at once
Stephen Douglas was an abolitionist.
33
"All that is merciful and just, on earth and in heaven, will despise this edict (decision)”. Douglass is protesting
the Missouri Compromise
John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry.
Lincoln’s “House Divided” speech.
the Dred Scott decision.
34
The Dred Scott decision angered Northerners because it
allowed slavery in all territories
upheld the Wilmot Proviso.
said John Brown was guilty of murder
said the Republican Party was unconstitutional
35
Which of these was NOT a result of the Compromise of 1850?
California was admitted as a free state
Slave trade was banned in Washington, D.C.
Utah is admitted as a free state and New Mexico would be a slave state
A new Fugitive Slave Law was enacted

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