The Missouri Compromise (passed in 1820) benefited the US by:

Making it clear where slavery was legal

How was John Brown viewed by the North after his raid at Harper's Ferry?

He was viewed as a martyr (dying for a cause)

The idea of Popular Sovereignty means:

The people choose by voting for or against slavery.

Describe Uncle Tom's Cabin:

A book by Stowe about the evils of slavery.

What is NOT true about John Brown?

His raid at Harpers Ferry was successful

Why did Popular Sovereignty erase the Missouri Compromise?

Now states could choose to have slavery above the 36 30 line

The Fugitive Slave Act stated that:

Northerners must return runaways or be fined/imprisoned.

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1
Which of the following was NOT a part of the Compromise of 1850?
California enters as a free state
The Fugitive Slave Law is enacted
The Democrat Party split
Washington DC banned slave trade
2
The Missouri Compromise (passed in 1820) benefited the US by:
Making it clear where slavery was legal
Outlawing violence in all states
Delaying the war for 30 years
Legalizing slavery in all states
3
By March of 1860 did the South or the North have control over Congress and the President?
North
South
4
Ruled that slaves did not have the right to sue because they were property.
Dred Scott Decision
Popular Sovereignty
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Compromise of 1850
5
How was John Brown viewed by the North after his raid at Harper's Ferry?
He was viewed as a martyr (dying for a cause)
He was thoroughly criticized
He was view as entitled (because of his childhood privilege)
He was viewed as a terrorist
6
Political party that opposed slavery in the West.
Republican
Northern Democrat
Southern Democrat
Whig
7
Repealed Missouri Compromise line: Popular sovereignty in new Kansas and Nebraska territories.
Emancipation Proclamation
Election of 1860
Fugitive Slave Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act
8
When was the Missouri Compromise passed?
1854
1850
1820
1860
9
When the South felt their beliefs were threatened after the Election of 1860, they decided to.:
Add the state of Florida to gain greater influence
Ask for forgiveness from the North
Leave the Union
Get rid of Slavery
10
The idea of Popular Sovereignty means:
The people choose by voting for education policies.
The people choose uniforms that would most benefit the army.
The people choose by voting for or against slavery.
The people choose which states can begin new plantations.
11
The network of Abolitionists who helped slaves escape to the north using secret paths is Called
Underground Network
Rebel Railroad
Underground Railroad
Pathway Railroad
12
Describe Uncle Tom's Cabin:
It was a pamplet that describes how to make a nice cabin.
It was a pro-slavery book that told how well slaves lived.
A book by Stowe about the evils of slavery.
It was a base where the rebels created their ammunition.
13
What is NOT true about John Brown?
He was a strong abolitionist
His raid at Harpers Ferry was successful
He was disliked by Southerners and viewed as a terrorist
He led a slave revolt in Harper's Ferry
14
Drew a line to indicate pro-slavery and anti-slavery territory. MO and ME enter union.
Election of 1860
Missouri Compromise
Louisiana Purchase
Fugitive Slave Act
15
Admitted California as a free state, but enacted the Fugitive Slave Act.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Election of 1860
Compromise of 1850
Popular Sovereignty
16
Why did Popular Sovereignty erase the Missouri Compromise?
States could now choose to have states below the 36 30 line
The new territories only had slave owners living there.
Maine became a free state only temporarily
Now states could choose to have slavery above the 36 30 line
17
Senator and abolitionist who offended pro-slavery politicians and was "caned" on senate floor.
Abraham Lincoln
Preston Brooks
Charles Sumner
Jefferson Davis
18
The Fugitive Slave Act stated that:
Northerners must return runaways or be fined/imprisoned.
All abolitionists will be imprisioned for protesting.
People in the north must shoot runaways or be punished
All slaves will be transferred to the North upon request
19
Republican presidential candidate: Won the election of 1860.
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Sumner
Stephen A. Douglas
Frederick Douglass
20
Northern Democrat in the Election of 1860 that advocated popular sovereignty.
Frederick Douglass
Stephen Douglas
John Breckenridge
John Bell

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