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Civil War Causes and Slave Trade Study Guide

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What was the main purpose of the Abolition Movement?

To advocate for the expansion of slavery

To establish more plantations in the South

To promote the rights and freedom of enslaved individuals (correct)

To support the economic growth of the Northern states

How did the conditions of slave quarters typically compare to those of plantation owners during that time?

Slave quarters were more luxurious than those of plantation owners

Plantation owners had significantly better living conditions than the enslaved individuals (correct)

Slave quarters were considered unnecessary due to equality among all members

Plantation owners lived under similar conditions as the enslaved individuals

What was the significant impact of the cotton gin on slavery in the South?

It resulted in the end of slavery in the South

It made cotton production more efficient, increasing the demand for enslaved labor (correct)

It led to an increase in demand for skilled labor

It decreased the need for enslaved labor

Who was Frederick Douglass and what role did he play in United States history?

An influential African American abolitionist and social reformer Signup and view all the answers

How did Sectionalism contribute to tensions in the United States during the 1800s?

It fostered division and conflicts based on different regional interests Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose and impact of the Fugitive Slave Act?

"It facilitated the capture and return of escaped slaves, intensifying tensions between North and South" Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Abolition Movement?

It sought to end slavery in the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished John Brown in the context of the Abolition Movement?

He advocated for armed insurrection against slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of Nat Turner's actions during the period of Slave Revolts?

To lead a rebellion against slave owners. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the conditions of the Middle Passage for African slaves?

Harsh treatment, overcrowding, and unsanitary conditions. Signup and view all the answers

What defined the role of a speculator in relation to slavery?

To profit from buying and selling slaves as commodities. Signup and view all the answers