The South was mostly pleased with the Dred Scott decision because the Supreme court ruled that:

Restricting slavery was unconstitutional.

Which was included in the Republican Party platform in the election of 1860?

Slavery should be allowed except in new territories.

In 1861, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina formed:

The Confederate States of America

The Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision stated that . . .

Congress had no power to ban slavery in any territory.

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Toward Civil War (16.2/16.3)

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1
His election in 1860 was the final straw that pushed South Carolina to secede.
John Crittenden
Abraham Lincoln
James Buchanan
Millard Fillmore
2
The South was mostly pleased with the Dred Scott decision because the Supreme court ruled that:
Dred Scott must be freed.
Human beings were not property.
Restricting slavery was unconstitutional.
Dred Scott could own slaves.
3
Which of these was not a slave state that was considered "undecided"?
Arkansas
North Carolina
Tennessee
Florida
4
Moderates from the North and South who took no position on slavery formed the . . .
Southern Democratic Party
Know-Nothings Party
Constitutional Union Party
Free Soil Party
5
What was the main topic of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
war with Mexico
economic issues
slavery
admission of Illinois to the Union
6
Which was included in the Republican Party platform in the election of 1860?
The minority has the right to break up the government.
Slavery should be protected in all territories S of 36*30'N.
Slavery should be decided by popular sovereig
Slavery should be allowed except in new territories.
7
Who led a raid on a federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry, Virginia?
John Brown
Abraham Lincoln
Dred Scott
Stephen A. Douglas
8
In the election of 1856, James Buchanan was nominated by the . . .
Whigs
Republicans
Democrats
Know-Nothings
9
Which party did anti-slavery Whigs, Democrats, and Free Soilers join together to form?
Northern Party
Abolitionist Party
Antislavery Party
Republican Party
10
This Kentucky senator proposed a series of amendments designed to protect slavery in the South.
Stephen A. Douglas
Jefferson Davis
John Crittenden
John C. Calhoun
11
This party selected a former president, Millard Fillmore, to be their candidate in 1856.
The Republican Party
The Democratic Party
The American Party
The Whig Party
12
Which of these was the result of enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act?
resolution of the slavery question
anger in the North
recognition of states' rights
compromise on the slavery question
13
In 1861, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina formed:
The Confederate States of America
The Confederate Colonies
The Union of Confederate States
The Secessionist States of America
14
The Supreme Court's ruling in Scott v. Sandford . . .
received almost no support in the South.
was overturned by presidential veto.
outraged opponents of slavery.
was a popular decision throughout the nation.
15
Who was the first president of the Confederate States of America?
Robert E. Lee
Stephen A. Douglas
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
16
In the election of 1856, Republicans nominated . . .
James Buchanan
Millard Fillmore
John Fremont
Abraham Lincoln
17
What event officially started the Civil War?
The election of Abraham Lincoln.
The raid on Harper's Ferry.
The attack on Fort Sumter.
The burning of Lawrence, Kansas.
18
Which was the first state to vote to secede from the Union?
South Carolina
Georgia
Maryland
Missouri
19
Lincoln was largely unknown before which election?
1860 presidential election
1860 congressional election
1858 congressional election
1856 presidential election
20
The Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision stated that . . .
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.
enslaved persons could bring lawsuits.
Congress had no power to ban slavery in any territory.
the slave trade should be abolished.

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