Road to the Civil War

Why were Southerners so strongly against tariffs?

Who favored seceding as long as other states joined them?

What novel helped the Abolitionist Movement grow in the North?

After the election of 1860, a convention unanimously adopted the _______.

The __________ was the result of California applying to be admitted to the Union.

Who raided the Harper’s Ferry arsenal and evoked fear of slave rebellions among southerners?

California applied for admission into the Union as a _____ state.

A protective tariff is designed to ________ of goods coming into the country.

Southerners called the protective tariff _____________

What state entered the U.S. at the same time as Missouri?

According to Calhoun, if a state wants to _______ a law, then it is an unnecessary law.

What is another name for the voting process?

What is the exaggerated loyalty to one’s own area rather than to the country as a whole?

___________ sued his master for his freedom because his master had taken him to a free state.

Which “bill” authorized the national government to send troops to collect tariffs?

Why did South Carolinians want to break away after the election of 1860?

What allowed states to leave the US if they believed their rights were being infringed upon?

Which law gave southerners more opportunities to capture and return slaves?

What did northern politicians pass to get a railroad in the north?

______________ were known as fire-eaters.

Where were most industries located during the 1800's?

Where were most Democrats living during the 1800's?

What was the result of the different impact that protective tariffs had on the North & South?

Who won the election of 1860?

Missouri applied for admission to the Union as a _________ state.