Abolitionist. Martyr in the North, terrorist in the south

What was Lincoln’s Inaugural Address?

Lincoln speaks directly to the south. “The Union is forever”

What was Bleeding Kansas?

Pro-slavery & anti-slavery fought -> death and bloodshed

What did Lincoln say that sounded like a threat to the south?

The Union will not attack if there is a civil war, you(south) will start it

What was Civil Disobedience that was a response to the Fugitive Slave Act?

“If the law is unjust, break it” -Henry David Thoreau

What did Lincoln say about property in the south?

All federal property in the south is Union Property

Why was the attack on Fort Sumter significant?

It was a bloodless start to a bloody war (start of the Civil War)

What was the Kansas-Nebraska act?

Repealed the Missouri Compromise. Allowed for popular sovereignty

What was the case between Dredd Scott v.s. Sanford?

Slave wanted freedom when his slaveholder died & he was in a free state

What was the Compromise of 1850?

California is a free state. Other territories = no limit on slavery

The South claimed they seceded because of what? What was another big reason?

State’s rights. Slavery played a big role

What did South Carolina turn into after seccession and who was the president?

Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis

What was the attack on Fort Sumter?

A federal fort in SC needed supplies but got attacked by Confederacy

What was the slavery debate?

Keep it? Ban it? Vote? New states? No leader wanted to address it

Who won the vote in Kansas? North or South?

South (pro-slaves). Anti-slaves fought back with own election

Anyone who helps a runaway slave can be fined or jailed

What was the Lincoln v.s. Douglas debate?

Discussed popular sovereignty. Douglas won

What did Lincoln say that angered the south?

Every state that has slavery is allowed to keep it, but it can’t expand

Why was the case between Dredd Scott and Sanford significant?

Supreme Court ruled no. Always slave/property. Unconstitutional to ban it

What was the election of 1860?

Lincoln won. Democratic Party split so easy win for Lincoln

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1
Who was John Brown?
Terrorist from Britain that started the Civil War
Abolitionist. Martyr in the North, terrorist in the south
Preached for popular sovereignty
Said “The Union is forever”
2
What was Lincoln’s Inaugural Address?
Lincoln speaks directly to the south. “The Union is forever”
Lincoln says that they will attack the south if they continue slavery
Announced war on the Confederate States of America
Lincoln speaks to the north saying that they should welcome slavery
3
What was Bleeding Kansas?
Kansas was bleeding because they were at war
Supreme Court ruled that Kansas can’t be a state
Pro-slavery & anti-slavery fought -> death and bloodshed
When the Civil War finally began
4
How did Lincoln profit even though he lost the debate?
Many people started to protest slavery
He got lots of attention
Many people paid for his presidential campaign
He was recognized as a hero
5
What did Lincoln say that sounded like a threat to the south?
The Union will not attack if there is a civil war, you(south) will start it
The south says that the north must welcome slavery or else they will attack
The Union will never attack the south, only defend the slaves
If the south creates Allie’s then the Union will attack
6
What was Civil Disobedience that was a response to the Fugitive Slave Act?
The people can vote on slavery
All federal property in the south belonged to the Union
People from north and south went to Kansas to vote
“If the law is unjust, break it” -Henry David Thoreau
7
What did Lincoln say about property in the south?
Any piece of land is up for sale to the highest bidder
All federal property in the south is Union Property
Slave property can’t be sold or bought anymore
No more expanding to the north. The property they have now is all they have
8
Why was the attack on Fort Sumter significant?
It was a bloodless start to a bloody war (start of the Civil War)
The Confederacy lost and the Union got their first victory
Other countries saw that USA was fighting
Showed that America needed a better president to control the people
9
What was the Kansas-Nebraska act?
No more free states, only slave states
Can’t vote on freedom or slavery anymore
Immediately made them slave states
Repealed the Missouri Compromise. Allowed for popular sovereignty
10
What was the case between Dredd Scott v.s. Sanford?
Slave wanted freedom when his slaveholder died & he was in a free state
A slave who was separated from his birth family in a free state
A slaveholder that wanted his runaway slaves back
A slave that wanted freedom because he was treated badly
11
What was the Compromise of 1850?
Kansas is a free state, others are not
“If the law is u just, break it”
Slavery is banned for all states
California is a free state. Other territories = no limit on slavery
12
The South claimed they seceded because of what? What was another big reason?
Slavery. Nothing can legally stop slavery
Lincoln’s debate with Douglas. Slavery played a big role
State’s rights. Slavery played a big role
They didn’t want anymore runaway slaves. Stare rights played a big role
13
What did South Carolina turn into after seccession and who was the president?
Confederate states of the Union, Thomas Jefferson
The Second Union, Abraham Lincoln
Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis
Bleeding Kansas, Jefferson Davis
14
What was the attack on Fort Sumter?
A federal fort in SC needed supplies but got attacked by Confederacy
The Union crossed the line and Confederacy attacked
Confederacy crossed the border and attacked the north
The Confederacy couldn’t wait so they attacked Fort Sumter
15
What was the slavery debate?
Anyone who helps runaway slaves is jailed
Presidents spoke against slavery
Keep it? Ban it? Vote? New states? No leader wanted to address it
Vote on keeping slavery
16
Who won the vote in Kansas? North or South?
North (pro-slaves). Let the south spread slavery
North (anti-slaves). Kansas is separated
South (pro-slaves). Anti-slaves fought back with own election
South (anti-slaves). Wanted to have own election
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Fugitive slave act
Popular Sovereignty, let the people vote
Anyone who wants to secede the Union can be jailed
Anyone who helps a runaway slave can be fined or jailed
Leaving the Union because of slavery
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What was the Lincoln v.s. Douglas debate?
Discussed popular sovereignty. Douglas won
Discussed slavery in the south. Lincoln won
Discussed Bleeding Kansas. Lincoln won
Discussed slave holder’s rights. Douglas won
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What did Lincoln say that angered the south?
Slavery is now allowed in the north
Slavery is banned and whoever has slaves must be jailed
Nobody can sell slaves in the south anymore
Every state that has slavery is allowed to keep it, but it can’t expand
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Why was the case between Dredd Scott and Sanford significant?
It was the case that started the Civil War
It discussed popular sovereignty and people believed in it
It formed the nation into what it is today
Supreme Court ruled no. Always slave/property. Unconstitutional to ban it
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What was the election of 1860?
Jefferson won. He was smart and people liked him
Washington won. He was a man of the people
Lincoln won. Democratic Party split so easy win for Lincoln
Douglas won. Many people supported the Whig party

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