Civil War Flashcards
(39 cards)
What did the Missouri Compromise say about slavery?
Slavery would not be allowed north of the lattitude line 36’30’
What new states were added in the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state
Why did the Missouri Compromise increase tensions?
It divided America even over new land they didn’t own yet.
How long did the compromise mantain the balance?
About 25 years, with equal numbers of slave and free states.
Why was California’s admission controversial.
It was above and below the Missouri compromise line
What was the outcome of California joining?
California joined as a free state, making the balance 16:15
What law was passed as part of the California Compromise?
The Fugitive Slave Law - esecaped slaves had to be returned, even from the North.
What was the Underground Railroad?
A secret network to help slaves escape to the North.
Who started organising the system of the Underground Railroad?
A Quaker named Isaac T. Hooper in 1789
How did the Underground Railroad work?
Opponents of slavery used homes as safe stations with food, shelter and money.
How many people helped by 1850?
About 3000 people, including conductors who guided slaves.
Where did the routes go.
To 14 Northern States and Canada.
What caused the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854
Kansas and Nebraska wanted to join the Union but disagreed on slavery.
What did Stephen Douglas propose?
“Popular Sovereignty” - let people in each state vote on slavery.
What did the proposal do to the Missouri Compromise line?
It ended the 36’30’ line rule and allowed slavery to expand in the North-west.
What happened in Kansas and Nebraska after the act?
Violence broke out between pro- and anti- slavery settlers - called ‘Bleeding Kansas’
When and why was the Republican Party formed?
In the 1850s, to fight against the expansion of slavery into the West.
What did most Republicans believe about slavery?
They were abolitionists who saw slavery as morally wrong.
What did Free Soilers in the Republican Party want?
Land in the West for free white farmers, not slave plantations.
What else did the Republicans support?
A transcontinental railroad to aid economic growrth.
Why did the South fear the Republican Party?
They believe Republicans wanted to abolish slavery entirely.
Why was Westward expansion important to slave owners?
It was seen as essential for the future of slavery.
What did Abraham Lincoln (R) believe about slavery?
It should not expand into new territories and remain in the South.
What did John Breckinridge (SD) believe about slavery?
Slavery in new territories should be protected by law.
