The constitutional controversy that led directly to the start of the Civil War concerned the

right of states to secede from the Union

This 1863 poster is recruiting African Americans to help

Defeat the Confederacy in the Civil War

According to this quotation, Abraham Lincoln believed that

Sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union

The information provided by the map best supports the conclusion that

The North had transportation advantages

What was a major result of the Civil War?

The power of the central government was strengthened

Which statement about the United States in the 1850s is best supported by these headlines?

The nation had grown divided over the future of slavery

The North’s rapid economic growth during the Civil War was stimulated by

Increased government demand for many products

The principle expressed in this statement was also reflected in

Abraham Lincoln’s attitude toward Southern secession

Most Southern leaders praised the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)

because it protected the slave owners' rights in territories

Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?

More soldiers died from disease than from wounds

Which event led directly to the secession of several Southern states from the Union?

Election of Abraham Lincoln as president

Which statement describes the economic differences between the N & S prior to the Civil War?

Transportation was more developed in the North

Which situation was the most immediate result of Lincoln’s election to the presidency in 1860?

Several Southern States seceded from the Union

What was a major result of the Civil War?

The power of the central government was strengthened

Made sectional compromise more difficult

What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?

More human resources and war material

President Lincoln made this statement in an effort to

Convince Southerners that he posed no threat to them

The Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) was significant because it

Ruled that Congress could not ban slavery in the territories

When President Lincoln made this speech, which step toward civil war had already taken place?

Several Southern states had seceded from the Union

In the 1850s, the phrase “Bleeding Kansas” was used to describe clashes between

Proslavery and antislavery groups

Which phrase best completes the title for the partial outline shown below?

Secession of Southern States from the Union

What one major result of the North’s victory in the Civil War?

The supremacy of the national government was upheld

The South won many battles & the Civil War lasted 4 years. These facts support the conclusion

that factors other than those shown in the graphs were impt

The data shown in the graphs best support the conclusion that the North

Was better prepared economically to fight the Civil War

Claimed that states have the right to interpret federal laws

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1
The constitutional controversy that led directly to the start of the Civil War concerned the
right of states to sign treaties with foreign nations
right of states to redraw congressional districts
right of states to control tariff rates
right of states to secede from the Union
2
This 1863 poster is recruiting African Americans to help
Assist in the efforts of the Underground Railroad
Settle land in the South and in border states
Enforce the terms of the Fugitive Slave Act
Defeat the Confederacy in the Civil War
3
According to this quotation, Abraham Lincoln believed that
The Southern states should be allowed to secede
Sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union
Slavery was immoral and should be abolished immediately
The North should compromise with the South
4
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Foreign Policies of the United States
Government Policies Toward Native American Indians
Consequences of Manifest Destiny
Causes of Sectional Conflict
5
The information provided by the map best supports the conclusion that
The South’s transportation system was more efficient
The transcontinental railroad linked the West and the South
Most railroads were owned and operated by the US government
The North had transportation advantages
6
What was a major result of the Civil War?
States now had the right to secede from the Union
The judiciary became the dominant branch of the federal govt
The power of the central government was strengthened
Congress passed an amendment for the election of senators
7
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Dred Scott v. Sanford
McCulloch v. Maryland
Marbury v. Madison
Worcester v. Georgia
8
Which statement about the United States in the 1850s is best supported by these headlines?
The nation had grown divided over the future of slavery
N & S voters were united in support of popular sovereignty
Support for the abolitionist movement decreased
Americans had lost confidence in the plan for Reconstruction
9
In which Supreme Court case did this provision of the Northwest Ordinance play a part?
McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)
Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)
Worcester v. Georgia (1832)
Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)
10
The North’s rapid economic growth during the Civil War was stimulated by
The elimination of taxes on defense industries
Increased government demand for many products
A reduction in the number of immigrants
Enslaved person filling industrial jobs
11
The principle expressed in this statement was also reflected in
John Calhoun’s defense of States rights
Federalist Party threats during the War of 1812
Jefferson’s call for nullification of Alien & Sedition Acts
Abraham Lincoln’s attitude toward Southern secession
12
Most Southern leaders praised the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)
because it protected the slave owners' rights in territories
because it supported the right of a state to secede
because it granted citizenship to all enslaved persons
because it upheld the principle of popular sovereignty
13
In his first inaugural address, President Lincoln stated his main goal for the nation was to
Use the vote to resolve the conflict over slavery
Uphold the Dred Scott decision
Free all slaves in the United States
Preserve the Union
14
Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?
More soldiers died from disease than from wounds
The Union army had better generals during the Civil War
The Civil War had more casualties than any other war
The Confederates lost the Civil War b/c of more casualties
15
Which heading best completes the partial outline below?
Decreased Rights of Minorities
Wartime Propaganda Campaigns
Events During the Civil War
Limits on Civil Liberties During Wartime
16
Which event led directly to the secession of several Southern states from the Union?
Election of Abraham Lincoln as president
Raid by John Brown at Harpers Ferry
Violence in Kansas over the spread of slavery
Publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin
17
As the Civil War began, President Abraham Lincoln stated that his primary goal was to
Preserve the Union
Set new national boundaries
End slavery
Increased congressional powers
18
Which statement describes the economic differences between the N & S prior to the Civil War?
Jobs on plantations attracted more immigrants to the South
Transportation was more developed in the North
The North was agricultural, while the South had manufactures
The Southern economy was more diversified
19
Which situation was the most immediate result of Lincoln’s election to the presidency in 1860?
Kansas and Nebraska joined the Union as free states
A constitutional amendment was adopted to end slavery
Several Southern States seceded from the Union
Missouri entered the Union as a slave state
20
What was a major result of the Civil War?
The judiciary became the dominant branch of the federal govt
States were given the right to secede from the Union
The power of the central government was strengthened
Congress passed an amendment for the election of senators
21
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Made sectional compromise more difficult
Eased tensions between the North and the South
Contributed to the formation of the Whig Party
Ended conflict over slavery in the territories
22
The solution proposed by Speaker A is known as
Popular sovereignty
The spoils system
Nullification
Federal supremacy
23
What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?
Economic aid from Great Britain and France
Unified popular support for the war effort
More human resources and war material
Superior military leadership
24
President Lincoln made this statement in an effort to
Convince Southerners that he posed no threat to them
Urge Congress to spend money to buy the freedom of slaves
Persuade Americans that war between N & S was unavoidable
Offer to compromise regarding the expansion of slavery
25
The Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) was significant because it
Outlawed slavery in the Southern States
Ruled that Congress could not ban slavery in the territories
Upheld the actions of the Underground Railroad
Allowed slavery in California
26
Before the start of the Civil War, many Southern political leaders supported
Higher tariff rates
Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act
States’ rights
Voting rights for women
27
When President Lincoln made this speech, which step toward civil war had already taken place?
Union troops had invaded several Southern states
General Robert E. Lee had led an attack on Gettysburg
Several Southern states had seceded from the Union
The Emancipation Proclamation had been issued
28
The “divided house” referred to in this speech was caused primarily by
Expansionism
Slavery
The suffrage movement
War with Mexico
29
In the 1850s, the phrase “Bleeding Kansas” was used to describe clashes between
Native American Indians and white settlers
Chinese and Irish railroad workers
Proslavery and antislavery groups
Spanish landowners and new American settlers
30
Which principle was the main focus of the North-South conflicts that led to the Civil War?
States rights
Due process of law
Separation of powers
Presidential veto power
31
What heading best completes the partial outline below?
Causes of Sectionalism
Justifications for Economic Reform
Successes of Third Political Parties
Reasons for the American System
32
Which speaker most accurately represents the opinions of President Abraham Lincoln?
A
B
C
D
33
Which group benefited from the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)?
Abolitionists
Immigrants
Enslaved persons
Slave owners
34
The election results shown on this map most clearly reflect the influence of
Sectional differences
Nationalist motives
Political stability
Ethnic conflicts
35
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Treaties with European nations
Issue of slavery
Treatment of Native American Indians
Funding for internal improvement
36
Which phrase best completes the title for the partial outline shown below?
Failure of the Whiskey Rebellion
Start of the Revolutionary War
Secession of Southern States from the Union
Adoption of the Bill of Rights
37
Which title best completes this graphic organizer?
Protection of Religious Practice
States Rights
Freedom of Assembly
Equal Protection Under the Law
38
What one major result of the North’s victory in the Civil War?
The supremacy of the national government was upheld
The power of the Supreme Court was limited
The influence of corporations on government was reduced
Slave owners were compensated for their losses
39
What is the most accurate title for this map?
A Nation Divided
Results of Reconstruction
Closing the Frontier
Compromise of 1850
40
The South won many battles & the Civil War lasted 4 years. These facts support the conclusion
that factors other than those shown in the graphs were impt
that the North was more dependent on foreign aid
that the Underground Railroad was impt to the Southern cause
that personal wealth was a key factor in the war's outcome
41
The data shown in the graphs best support the conclusion that the North
Lacked several important resources to fight the war
Was better prepared economically to fight the Civil War
Produced more agricultural products than the South
Lagged behind the South in bank deposits
42
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Claimed that states have the right to interpret federal laws
Formed part of the unwritten constitution
Provided a way for new states to enter the union
Supported the federal government’s power to declare war

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