Causes of the Abolitionist Movement Quiz

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What was the main purpose of the Abolitionism Movement?

To promote racial segregation

To advocate for the rights of slave owners

To end slavery (correct)

To expand slavery to new territories

What was the Underground Railroad?

A system of underground tunnels used for transporting goods

A secret society advocating for the expansion of slavery

A network that brought enslaved people from the South to freedom in Canada (correct)

A network of communication routes for the abolitionist movement

What was the significance of the Election of Abraham Lincoln?

It had no impact on the issue of slavery

It resulted in the expansion of slavery to new territories

It led to the start of the Civil War (correct)

It strengthened the institution of slavery in the South

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision?

The Supreme Court refused to grant Dred Scott his freedom Signup and view all the answers

What was the intention behind the Missouri Compromise?

To create a balance between free and slave states Signup and view all the answers

What did the Compromise of 1850 outline?

Laws that dealt with slavery and land expansion Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the South feeling threatened by the North?

Election of Abraham Lincoln Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to a balance between free and slave states being broken?

California being let into the US as a free state Signup and view all the answers

What did the Second Great Awakening believe about slavery?

The Bible taught that slavery was wrong Signup and view all the answers

What did many in the North believe about abolitionism?

They supported ending slavery Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Confederate forces in the Battle of Gettysburg?

Robert E. Lee Signup and view all the answers

Which battle is known as the bloodiest DAY in US history?

Antietam Signup and view all the answers

When was the Emancipation Proclamation passed?

January 1, 1863 Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Union's invasion of Georgia during the Atlanta Campaign?

Sherman Signup and view all the answers

What battle forced the North to take action and enlist an army?

Fort Sumter Signup and view all the answers

Which battle was the first official battle of the Civil War?

1st Manassas Signup and view all the answers

What event led Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

Antietam Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Confederate forces in the Battle of Shiloh?

Johnston Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abolitionism Movement

Aimed to end slavery and promote equal rights for all individuals, particularly African Americans.
Advocates sought to raise awareness and garner support through literature and public speaking.

Underground Railroad

A network of secret routes and safe houses that helped enslaved individuals escape to free states and Canada.
Operated largely through the efforts of abolitionists and sympathizers.

Election of Abraham Lincoln

Marked a turning point in American politics and heightened tensions between the North and South.
Lincoln's anti-slavery stance contributed to the Southern states' decision to secede from the Union.

Dred Scott Decision

Supreme Court ruling that denied citizenship to African Americans and declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional.
Reinforced the legality of slavery in all territories.

Missouri Compromise

Aimed to maintain the balance of power between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
Established a boundary line for future slavery expansion in the Louisiana Territory.

Compromise of 1850

A set of laws addressing slave and free state issues, including California's admission as a free state and tougher fugitive slave laws.
Aimed to delay conflict over slavery between the North and South.

Southern Fears Regarding the North

The South felt threatened by Northern industrialization and increasing anti-slavery sentiments, fearing economic and political dominance.
Concerned that Northern states would legislate against slavery.

Broken Balance of Free and Slave States

The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed new territories to decide the slavery issue through popular sovereignty, leading to violence and instability.
Resulted in a significant conflict known as "Bleeding Kansas."

Second Great Awakening and Slavery

Religious revival movement that promoted individual salvation and included strong anti-slavery views.
Encouraged moral opposition to slavery as part of a broader social reform agenda.

Northern Perception of Abolitionism

Many in the North viewed abolitionism as a threat to their economic interests and social order.
However, a growing faction supported abolitionist causes, seeking to end slavery.

Confederate Leadership in Battle of Gettysburg

General Robert E. Lee commanded Confederate forces in this pivotal battle during the Civil War.
The battle was a turning point, resulting in a significant Union victory.

Bloodiest Day in U.S. History

The Battle of Antietam, fought on September 17, 1862, resulted in the highest number of casualties in a single day of combat.

Emancipation Proclamation

Issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, it declared all enslaved individuals in Confederate states to be free.
A strategic move to weaken the Confederacy while bolstering Union morale.

Union Invasion of Georgia

General William Tecumseh Sherman led the Union's campaign during the Atlanta Campaign, aiming to cut off Confederate supply lines.

Catalytic Battle for Northern Action

The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the start of the Civil War and compelled the North to mobilize and enlist troops.

First Official Battle of the Civil War

The Battle of Fort Sumter, fought in April 1861, initiated hostilities between the North and South.

Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation

The Union's military successes, particularly after the Battle of Antietam, prompted Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

Confederate Leadership in Battle of Shiloh

General Albert Sidney Johnston commanded Confederate troops during the Battle of Shiloh, one of the early large-scale battles in the Civil War.

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Test your knowledge on the causes of the abolitionist movement, including the emergence of abolitionism, the Second Great Awakening, and the Underground Railroad. Learn about the clash between Northern and Southern ideals, the network of routes to freedom, and the impact on the Civil War.