The enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act resulted in

repealed a law on the legal status of runaway slaves

As a result of the debates with Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln

gained nationwide support for his political views.

Sherman’s "march to the sea" was best known for

its total destruction of all property.

The following were three of the key points of the Dred Scott decision EXCEPT

the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional.

The Crittenden Compromise was rejected by Lincoln because

it rejected popular sovereignty.

During the debates with Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln was most concerned about

the territorial expansion of slavery.

passed the House, but not the Senate

How did General Benjamin F. Butler define a "contraband of war"?

runaway slaves who escaped to the North

When comparing war strategy of the North & South, which of the following statements is TRUE?

S-realistic assumptions about the importance of resources

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1
The enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Act resulted in
new personal liberty laws
organized demonstrations against the law by Whigs
a firestorm unexpected by its proponents
repealed a law on the legal status of runaway slaves
2
As a result of the debates with Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln
gained nationwide support for his radical abolitionist views
gained nationwide support for his political views.
remained a viable candidate for a future senate seat
won the governorship in Illinois.
3
Which of the following was an example of how the United States paid for the war effort?
inability to borrow money
the lowering of property tax
the creation of an income tax
excessive printing of paper money
4
Sherman’s "march to the sea" was best known for
its destruction of only the large plantations.
its total destruction of all property.
freeing all the slaves in the south.
releasing Union prisoners.
5
The union general most closely associated with developing the Anaconda plan was
Irvin McDowell.
Robert E. Lee.
John C. Fremont.
Winfield Scott.
6
The Union general in charge of the war effort in the West was
Robert E Lee.
Ulysses S. Grant.
George Meade.
Irvin McDowell.
7
The British decided NOT to enter the war primarily for which reason?
They were allied with the North.
They had no military power.
They were opposed to slavery.
Their empire was already big enough.
8
Which of the following was part of the Anaconda plan?
the use of "ironclad" ships
the military draft
gradual emancipation of slaves
blockading Southern ports
9
The last major advance by the South in the north ended at the Battle of
The Wilderness.
Gettysburg.
Antietam.
Shiloh.
10
Who thought that the Compromise of 1850 was a "final settlement" of North-South tensions?
Franklin Pierce.
James Polk.
Millard Fillmore.
Zachary Taylor.
11
What were the most significant causes of the Civil War?
Neither
Arguments over slavery
Economic issues
Both
12
During the war the United States government issued paper money called
contrabands.
dollars.
greenbacks.
indents.
13
The first major battle of the Civil War was
Antietam.
Gettysburg.
Shiloh.
Manassas (Bull Run).
14
The primary means of paying for the war in the South was
aid from Great Britain.
increasing sales of cotton.
printing paper money.
high taxes.
15
The South believed that Britain would support them in their war effort because
the British wanted the Confederacy as part of their empire.
the British sought revenge on the North for the Revolution.
the British strongly believed in slave ownership.
the British needed cotton.
16
The following were three of the key points of the Dred Scott decision EXCEPT
the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.
Dred Scott,as a black man, had no right to sue in a US court
Congress could not bar slavery in any federal territories.
the Louisiana Purchase was constitutional.
17
Pro-slavery supporters in Kansas organized their convention in
Lecompton.
Topeka.
Kansas City.
Missouri.
18
The Crittenden Compromise was rejected by Lincoln because
it expanded & protected slavery in New Mexico & California..
it rejected popular sovereignty.
it was supported by President Buchanan.
it expanded the Fugitive Slave Act as a key provision
19
Grant accepted Lee's surrender at
Appomattox.
Richmond.
The Wilderness.
Shiloh.
20
During the debates with Stephen Douglas, Abraham Lincoln was most concerned about
his presidential aspirations.
racial equality.
the Fugitive Slave Act.
the territorial expansion of slavery.
21
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued following which major battle?
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Antietam
The Wilderness
22
The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves in
all parts of the United States.
areas in rebellion.
all slaveholding states.
the border states of Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri.
23
After delivering his "Crime against Kansas" speech, Senator Charles Sumner was beaten by
Preston Brooks.
Brooks Calhoun.
John Brooks.
Lynn Trumbull.
24
The Wilmot Proviso
became a key provision of the Compromise of 1850
passed the House, but not the Senate
was supported by Senator John C. Calhoun
passed the Senate, but not the House
25
The only southern state to unanimously vote for secession was
Florida.
South Carolina.
Virginia.
Mississippi.
26
Which of the following expressed Lincoln's view of slavery at the beginning of the Civil War?
He believed it should not be expanded to the territories.
The government was in no power to interfere with slavery.
All of the above.
He was personally against it.
27
How did General Benjamin F. Butler define a "contraband of war"?
southern plantations seized by the North
escaped prisoners of war
runaway slaves who escaped to the North
military weapons seized during the war
28
Which was the bloodiest single day of battle of the entire war?
Gettysburg
Antietam
The Wilderness
Shiloh
29
When comparing war strategy of the North & South, which of the following statements is TRUE?
The North's Anaconda Plan was a total failure.
S-realistic assumptions about the importance of resources
South could have easily implemented its own Anaconda Plan
N-realistic assumptions about the importance of resources
30
Under the 1850 Comp, slavery in the following territories would be decided by pop. sovereignty
Utah and Minnesota.
New Mexico and Indian Territory.
Utah and New Mexico.
New Mexico and Minnesota.

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