Why did southerners believe they would win the war?

They were familiar with the battle territories

What issue did the Kansas-Nebraska Act pose for the U.S.?

It intensified the issue over slavery in the U.S. Congress

Why did Lincoln declare war on southern states?

Viewed souths secession as a rebellion of traiters

Which events made slavery a national issue prior to/before the civil war? Select all that apply

Uncle Tom's Cabin, John Brown's Raid

What were 2 effects of economic growth on the South during early 1800's?

Urban areas increased in size & population., More railroads were built in the South.

Why didn't Tennessee decide to secede right away?

It was a border state so they were divided over slavery

How was the Confederacy government different from the Union government?

Confederacy each state independent & able to govern itself

Which of the leaders were considered abolitionists during Antebellum Era? Select all that apply

Sojourner Truth, William Loyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass

What is the meaning of Antebellum?

A time of prosperity before the war.

A slave who attempted to sue for his freedom.

How did the South view the role of states' rights vs. federal power?

States should have control over laws including slave laws

What was the Antebellum Period?

A time of great economic prosperity for much of the South

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1
Why did southerners believe they would win the war?
They had more factories to build weapons
They had bigger armies and better military strategies
They were familiar with the battle territories
They had support of Western states and territories.
2
What issue did the Kansas-Nebraska Act pose for the U.S.?
Allowed African Americans to vote in presidential elections
It intensified the issue over slavery in the U.S. Congress
It resolved the conflicts between the slave and free states
It called for a gradual/slow end to slavery
3
What was John Brown's raid?
A battle between the north and south
A group of abolitionists
A group of slaves being caught by slave catchers
An armed slave revolt
4
Why did Lincoln declare war on southern states?
He didnt want southern states to become richer than north
Believed Souths secession was declaring war against north
He wanted to abolish slavery
Viewed souths secession as a rebellion of traiters
5
Which events made slavery a national issue prior to/before the civil war? Select all that apply
Uncle Tom's Cabin
The Boston Tea Party
John Brown's Raid
Industrialization
6
What was Uncle Tom's Cabin?
An anti-slavery newspaper
An anti-slavery novel
A safe house for slaves to stay
Part of the underground railroad
7
What were 2 effects of economic growth on the South during early 1800's?
Slaves were allowed to become landowners.
Urban areas increased in size & population.
The number of farms in the South decreased.
More railroads were built in the South.
8
Which was the most important industry in the North during the Antebellum period?
Slavery
Farming
Buisness
Tobacco
9
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 stated that which state would join the Union as a slave state?
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Main
10
Why didn't Tennessee decide to secede right away?
Didnt want Lincoln as pres. but didnt want to leave union
It was a border state so they were divided over slavery
It's economy needed slavery in the south & industry in north
Tennessee governor wanted to keep state in the Union
11
How was the Confederacy government different from the Union government?
Confederacy each state independent & able to govern itself
In Confederacy, slavery was illegal in all states
Confederacy only one confederate territory no separate state
In Confederacy there were state governors no national pres.
12
Which of the leaders were considered abolitionists during Antebellum Era? Select all that apply
Sojourner Truth
William Loyd Garrison
Frederick Douglass
Albert Sidney Johnston
13
What is the meaning of Antebellum?
A time of suffering and struggle.
A time of prosperity before the war.
A period when people fought against slavery.
A prosperous time after the war.
14
Who was Dred Scott?
An abolitionist
A man who led people on the underground railroad
A slave catcher
A slave who attempted to sue for his freedom.
15
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 stated that which state would join as a free state?
Maine
Kentucky
North Carolina
Missouri
16
Who wrote the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Frederick Douglass
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Tubman
William Loyd Garrison
17
How did the South view the role of states' rights vs. federal power?
Only federal gov. had right to outlaw slavery
Each state should have same amount of power as federal gov.
States should have control over laws including slave laws
States should have control over all laws except slave laws.
18
What was the Antebellum Period?
A time of economic struggle in the north and south
A time of great economic prosperity for much of the South
A time of freedom and prosperity for African Americans
A time of civil war and nation-wide destruction

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