The Crisis Of The Union Flashcards
(25 cards)
What was the primary issue that led to the crisis of the Union?
The fundamental disagreement over slavery.
True or False: The Civil War was solely about states’ rights.
False
Fill in the blank: The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an attempt to maintain a balance between free and _____ states.
slave
Which event is often cited as the immediate catalyst for the Civil War?
The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Increased tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.
What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision?
It ruled that African Americans could not be citizens and that Congress had no authority to regulate slavery in the territories.
True or False: The abolitionist movement was a minor factor in the lead-up to the Civil War.
False
Fill in the blank: The Compromise of 1850 attempted to resolve conflicts by allowing California to enter as a _____ state.
free
Which territory’s violence over slavery became known as ‘Bleeding Kansas’?
Kansas
Multiple Choice: What was the main goal of the Free Soil Party?
To prevent the expansion of slavery into the western territories.
What role did the Underground Railroad play in the crisis of the Union?
It helped enslaved people escape to free states, increasing tensions between North and South.
True or False: The Southern states believed in the right to secede from the Union.
True
Fill in the blank: The election of Abraham Lincoln led to the secession of _____ Southern states.
seven
What was the economic basis of the Southern states?
An economy heavily reliant on agriculture and slave labor.
Multiple Choice: Which act allowed for popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery in new territories?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
What was the main argument of the Southern states in favor of slavery?
They believed it was essential for their economic survival.
True or False: The Union’s victory in the Civil War permanently resolved the issue of slavery.
True
Fill in the blank: The abolition of slavery was formally enacted by the _____ Amendment.
13th
What was John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry intended to accomplish?
To initiate a slave uprising and promote the abolitionist cause.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key document that outlined the grievances of abolitionists?
The Declaration of Sentiments.
What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act?
It mandated that escaped slaves be returned to their owners, intensifying Northern opposition to slavery.
True or False: The Civil War was fought without any foreign intervention.
False
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Union’ refers to the _____ states during the Civil War.
Northern
What did the term ‘states’ rights’ refer to in the context of the Civil War?
The belief that states had the right to govern themselves and make their own laws, including those on slavery.
