Lincoln’s original purpose in fighting the Civil War was:

to preserve the Union by keeping the U.S. together as one

Stephen Douglas proposed the Kansas-Nebraska Act in order to:

Get southern votes to build railroad in the North

What was the importance of the "border states?"

Did not secede but allowed slavery

What change was brought on by the Fugitive Slave Act?

An escaped slave must be returned to it's owner

Which was NOT part of the decision in the Dred Scott case?

Slaves are free once they set foot in a free state

How did Harriet Beecher Stowe's actions help lead to the Civil War?

Her book Uncle Tom's cabin created a grim picture of slavery

South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union:

After Lincoln was elected President.

The Compromise of 1850 decided this about slavery in these areas:

Lands won from Mexico in the Mexican-American War

The Kansas-Nebraska Act ended the Missouri Compromise by:

allowing Popular Sovereignty in Louisiana Territory areas

In his lawsuit, Dred Scott based his argument for freedom on the fact that:

his owner brought him to “free” parts of the U.S.

Which of these groups were the "border states"

Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland and Delaware

Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln first ran against each other for:

Member of the U.S. Senate from Illinois, and Douglas won

Abraham Lincoln believed strongly that:

a nation wide decision needed to be made on slavery

Which of these was NOT part of the Compromise of 1850?

The entry of Utah as a "slave" state

Which is the best description of the Presidential Election of 1860

Lincoln won a close race, but with no support from the South

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1
Lincoln’s original purpose in fighting the Civil War was:
to train the U.S. Army for future battles against Indians
to allow each state to decide about slavery for itself
to end slavery in every state as soon as possible
to preserve the Union by keeping the U.S. together as one
2
Stephen Douglas proposed the Kansas-Nebraska Act in order to:
Get southern votes to build railroad in the North
To help spread slavery across the US
To get northern votes to build a railroad in the South
End slavery as soon as possible
3
What was the importance of the "border states?"
Did not secede but allowed slavery
States were the first to secede and join the Confederates
The last to secede and join the Confederates
These states were the first to outlaw slavery, loved Lincoln
4
What change was brought on by the Fugitive Slave Act?
A person who buys a slave must report their location
A person who sells a slave must report their location
An escaped slave could be jailed for 30 years.
An escaped slave must be returned to it's owner
5
Which was NOT part of the decision in the Dred Scott case?
Slaves are free once they set foot in a free state
Slaves were property and had no right to sue
A slave owner could travel to a free state with a slave
The Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional
6
The Missouri Compromise added _______ as a new “free” state.
New Mexico
California
Missouri
Maine
7
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe's actions help lead to the Civil War?
She led violent anti slavery raids
Her book Uncle Tom's cabin created a grim picture of slavery
Her book Uncle Tom's Cabin explained why states should leave
Her decision on the Dred Scott case angered many Northerners
8
South Carolina became the first state to secede from the Union:
soon after the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act
After Lincoln ended slavery
After Lincoln was elected President.
soon after the decision in the Dred Scott case
9
The Compromise of 1850 decided this about slavery in these areas:
Lands taken from the Cherokees after the Trail of Tears
Lands won from England after the War of 1812
Lands won from Mexico in the Mexican-American War
Lands bought from France in The Louisiana Purchase
10
The Kansas-Nebraska Act ended the Missouri Compromise by:
forcing Kansas and Nebraska to be free states
allowing Popular Sovereignty in Louisiana Territory areas
declaring California a slave state
changing Maine from a free state to a slave state
11
In his lawsuit, Dred Scott based his argument for freedom on the fact that:
He paid for his freedom with money
Compromise of 1850 outlawed slave trading in Washington, DC
his owner brought him to “free” parts of the U.S.
His owner died therefore he was free and could sue.
12
Which of these groups were the "border states"
Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland and Delaware
Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland
Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and Tennessee
Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Louisiana
13
Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln first ran against each other for:
Member of the U.S. Senate from Illinois, and Lincoln won
President of the United States of America, and Lincoln won
President of the United States of America, and Douglas won
Member of the U.S. Senate from Illinois, and Douglas won
14
Abraham Lincoln believed strongly that:
each state should decide about slavery for itself
each American needs to decide about slavery
a nation wide decision needed to be made on slavery
the US could not stay united if all states abolished slavery
15
Which of these was NOT part of the Compromise of 1850?
The entry of California as a "free" state
Banning the buying and selling of slaves in Washington, D.C.
The entry of Utah as a "slave" state
The Fugitive Slave Act
16
The Missouri Compromise kept slavery out of parts of the LA Territory and created peace for:
10 year
30 years
60 years
4 years
17
Which is the best description of the Presidential Election of 1860
Lincoln won a close race, but with no support from the South
Lincoln won a close race, but with no support in the North
Lincoln won a huge victory with support in the North & South
No candidate won the majority and voting went to the House

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