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What principle did the Kansas-Nebraska Act use to determine the status of slavery in the territories?
What principle did the Kansas-Nebraska Act use to determine the status of slavery in the territories?
What was one of the major consequences of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
What was one of the major consequences of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Based on prior legal decisions regarding slavery, what prediction can be made about the ruling in Dred Scott's case?
Based on prior legal decisions regarding slavery, what prediction can be made about the ruling in Dred Scott's case?
What impact did the Missouri Compromise have on the Dred Scott case?
What impact did the Missouri Compromise have on the Dred Scott case?
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What strategy did Frederick Douglass use to advocate for the abolition of slavery?
What strategy did Frederick Douglass use to advocate for the abolition of slavery?
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What was a significant effect of the Fugitive Slave Act on Northern citizens?
What was a significant effect of the Fugitive Slave Act on Northern citizens?
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Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Missouri Compromise?
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Missouri Compromise?
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How did Henry Clay contribute to the balance between free and slave states?
How did Henry Clay contribute to the balance between free and slave states?
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What legislative action did the Compromise of 1850 allow for territories like Utah and New Mexico?
What legislative action did the Compromise of 1850 allow for territories like Utah and New Mexico?
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What was a consequence of the Fugitive Slave Law on the Underground Railroad?
What was a consequence of the Fugitive Slave Law on the Underground Railroad?
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What was a significant impact of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' on the abolitionist movement?
What was a significant impact of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' on the abolitionist movement?
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How did Harriet Beecher Stowe strengthen her argument against slavery?
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe strengthen her argument against slavery?
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What motivated John Brown's actions in the abolitionist movement?
What motivated John Brown's actions in the abolitionist movement?
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What was the outcome of John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry?
What was the outcome of John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry?
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What primary reason did Southern states give for their secession?
What primary reason did Southern states give for their secession?
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Study Notes
Compromise of 1850
- Allowed California to enter the Union as a free state
- Included the Fugitive Slave Act, requiring the return of escaped slaves
- Temporarily eased tensions but contributed to the Civil War debate
Southern and Northern States
- Southern states were slave states (Confederate)
- Northern states were free states (Union)
- Utah and New Mexico allowed slavery through popular sovereignty (voter decision)
Fugitive Slave Law
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Increased tensions between North and South
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Required citizens in free states to assist in capturing escaped slaves
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Favored slave owners
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Led to increased activity on the Underground Railroad
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Disturbed Northerners and abolitionists by forcing them to aid in the return of escaped slaves
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Court officials' compensation varied based on the judge's decision ($10 vs $5)
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Fined those who hindered the arrest of fugitive slaves (over $1,000 and 6 month jail time)
Missouri Compromise
- Balanced slave and free states (Missouri as slave, Maine as free)
- Prohibited slavery in Louisiana Purchase territory north of the 36°30' parallel (except Missouri)
- Increased tensions which made conflicts more likely
- Conflicts in views divided both sides
Kansas-Nebraska Act
- Allowed Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide on slavery (popular sovereignty)
- Strengthened democratic principles by allowing settlers to vote
- Caused violent conflicts (Bleeding Kansas)
- Intensified the debate over slavery
Dred Scott
- Supreme Court decision that likely ruled against Dred Scott's freedom
- Based on past legal handling of slavery, the court will likely rule that Dred Scott remains a slave, as they had traditionally protected slaveholders rights
Abolition Movement
- Frederick Douglass was a powerful speaker and writer who fought for abolition
- Published autobiographies and an abolitionist newspaper (The North Star)
- Collaborated with other abolitionists and met political leaders
- Abolitionists were disliked by Northerners because they increased tensions with the South
John Brown at Harper's Ferry
- John Brown opposed slavery
- Led a retaliatory raid, killing five people in Lawrence, Kansas
- Attempted a rebellion at Harper's Ferry
- Expected uprising did not occur, he was captured and executed, becoming a martyr for the abolitionist cause
1864 Election
- Showcased the strength and resilience of the U.S.'s democratic system
- Held during the Civil War
- Candidates were Abraham Lincoln and George McClellan
Emancipation Proclamation
- Issued in 1863 by President Abraham Lincoln
- Freed slaves in Confederate territories
- Civil War shifted into a fight against slavery
Gettysburg Address
- Lincoln's speech in 1863 emphasizing equality, national unity, and sacrifices for freedom
- Reminded Americans of founding ideals and inspired them to fight for a united nation
- Emphasized the sacrifices of soldiers and the importance of freedom for all
Union Generals: Sherman and Grant
- Grant was known for calm, decisive leadership
- Sherman was known for bold and innovative tactics
Civil War End
- The Civil War ended in 1865
- The U.S faced racial tensions, a destroyed Southern economy and the need to unify the nation
13th Amendment
- Removed slavery in 1865
- Removed the issue of slavery
Problems Solved/Caused by the Civil War
- Solved: Abolishment of slavery, preservation of the Union, strengthened federal government and civil rights
- Caused: Racial inequality and discrimination, economic and social divisions between North & South, continued political/social tensions, the legacy of slavery
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This quiz covers the key elements of the Compromise of 1850, including California's admission as a free state and the implications of the Fugitive Slave Act. It also explores the tensions between Southern and Northern states during this period and the impact of the Missouri Compromise on the balance of slave and free states.
