Causes and Effects of US Civil War

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What was the main outcome of the Compromise of 1850?

Admitted California as a free state, organized Utah and New Mexico as territories open to slavery, ended the slave trade in Washington D.C., and enforced a strong fugitive slave law.

What was the main provision of the 14th Amendment?

Protected the right to vote

Declared former slaves to be citizens with full civil rights (correct)

Abolition of slavery

Established the supremacy of the federal government

What was the main goal of John Brown's raid?

To seize weapons and ammunition to arm slaves for a rebellion to destroy slavery.

What was the main provision of the 15th Amendment?

Protected the right to vote for citizens regardless of race, color, or previous conditions of servitude Signup and view all the answers

What were the main causes of the Civil War?

Conflict over slavery in the territories, economic differences between the North and South, failure of Congress to compromise, election of Lincoln as president, secession of the South states, and the firing on Fort Sumter. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Civil War?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What were the main long-term effects of the Civil War?

Growth of industry, a more powerful government, and a reunited nation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of the North and South during the Civil War era?

The North was industrialized and the South was agricultural Signup and view all the answers

What was the main message of Washington's farewell address?

That America must not sectionalize. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the book 'The Impending Crisis'?

To defend slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the anti-slavery movement?

To abolish slavery and promote equal rights for African Americans. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the book 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?

To promote abolitionism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

It overturned the Missouri Compromise and allowed new states to decide whether to allow slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Dred Scott decision?

It declared that slaves were not citizens and had no right to sue in court Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?

To help slaves escape from the South to freedom in the North. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main outcome of the Battle of Fort Sumter?

It was the first battle of the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Popular Sovereignty doctrine?

To allow new states to decide whether to allow slavery. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lincoln come back to politics?

Because Douglas passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the slave revolt?

To resist slavery and gain freedom. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Compromise of 1850

California admitted as a free state.
Utah and New Mexico organized as territories open to slavery.
Abolished slave trade in Washington D.C.
Implemented a strong fugitive slave law.

14th Amendment

Granted citizenship to former slaves, ensuring full civil rights.
Prohibited discrimination against citizens.

John Brown's Raid

Aimed to seize arms for a slave rebellion against slavery.

15th Amendment

Protects citizens' right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous servitude conditions.

Causes of Civil War

Disputes over slavery in new territories.
Economic differences between the industrial North and agricultural South.
Congressional failure to reach compromises.
Election of Abraham Lincoln as president.
Secession of Southern states.
Attack on Fort Sumter marked the war's beginning.

Immediate Effects of Civil War

Abolishment of slavery.
Severe destruction in the Southern states.
Initiation of Reconstruction efforts in the South.

Long-term Effects of Civil War

Expansion of the industrial sector.
Increase in federal government power.
Restoration of national unity.

Sectionalism

North characterized by industrial economy.
South predominantly agricultural.

Washington's Farewell Address

Warned against sectional divisions within the nation.

Plantations

Mode of agricultural production primarily relied upon in the South.

"The Impending Crisis"

A book defending slavery, authored by John C. Calhoun.

Anti-Slavery Movement

Promoted by William Garrison through his publication "The Liberator."

"Uncle Tom's Cabin"

A fictional work illustrating the harsh realities faced by slaves, bolstering the anti-slavery sentiment.

Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854

Nullified the Missouri Compromise, allowing territories to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty.

Bleeding Kansas

Conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions within Kansas.
Notable involvement of John Brown.

Dred Scott Case

Dred Scott, a slave, sued for freedom after being taken to a free state.
Supreme Court ruled he was not a citizen and could not sue, denying his freedom.

"Amazing Grace"

A hymn written by John Newton.

Triangle Trade

Trade system involving the exchange of enslaved Africans, goods, and resources among Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Slave Trade

African individuals captured and sold as slaves in exchange for European goods.

Cotton Gin

Invented by Eli Whitney to efficiently separate cotton from seeds.
Led to increased cotton production and demand for slave labor.

Nat Turner

Preacher who led a notable slave revolt, resulting in white deaths.
Used song to convey plans for his uprising.

Harriet Tubman

Former slave and key figure in the Underground Railroad, aiding others to escape.

Battle of Fort Sumter

Marked the first military engagement of the Civil War.

Popular Sovereignty

Doctrine allowing Kansas and Nebraska residents to vote on whether to allow slavery, despite being in free territory.

Lincoln's Return to Politics

Sparked by the passage of the Kansas-Nebraska Act by Stephen Douglas.

Lincoln's Exit from Politics

Resigned after losing a congressional seat for his outspoken views.

Slave Revolt Tactics

Included broomstick weddings, learning to read/write, crop sabotage, self-harm, and community singing.

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Flashcards covering key events and amendments related to the American Civil War, including the Compromise of 1850, the 14th Amendment, and John Brown's Raid.