Causes of the Civil War

Why did the Election of 1860 spur the secession of Southern States?

Which of the following is the Northern viewpoint on tariffs?

An action by a state to refuse to follow a federal law

Who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin?

Which Senator from South Carolina, believed in states' rights, nullication and less Fed. power

This failed act stated that there would be no slavery in the Mexican Cession

William Lloyd Garrison, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, and Harriet Beecher Stowe were all _____

What was a major economic difference between the North and South before the Civil War?

A tax on imports to encourage buyers to purchase domestic products

A theory that said states had the right to judge if a federal law was unconstitutional.

Abolitionist, Conductor of the Underground Railroad

Creator of American System, Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, helped keep union together

The primary goal of the compromises before the Civil War was to ______

Senator form Massachusets, argued against nullification.  Stated " We are a union of People"

Which came first? Which came last? Respectively. ( In order)

Why did most runaway slaves flee outside the U.S. during the 1850's?

Which of the following was a major effect of the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision?

loyalty to one's own region or area interests

Which of the following was included in the Compromise of 1850?