Events Leading to the Civil War
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What role did slavery play in the economy of the Southern states?

  • It fueled industrial growth.
  • It was primarily a practice of necessity.
  • It was used mainly for agricultural purposes. (correct)
  • It had no significant impact on their economy.

    • How did the North's approach to slavery differ from that of the South?

  • The North had a higher number of plantations compared to the South.
  • The North relied on slave labor for industrial production.
  • The North entirely supported the continuation of slavery.
  • The North did not require slaves for economic growth. (correct)

    • What was the primary objective of the Missouri Compromise?

  • To promote the expansion of slavery into new territories.
  • To abolish slavery throughout the United States.
  • To strengthen the Federal Government's power over states.
  • To enable a balanced admission of both free and slave states. (correct)

    • Which event intensified the national debate over slavery in the 1850s?

    <p>The Compromise of 1850.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant outcome of the Compromise of 1850 regarding Washington D.C.?

    <p>The slave trade was banned in Washington D.C.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of Kentucky Senator Henry Clay's actions?

    <p>It resulted in a temporary resolution to the conflict over slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main concern for Southerners regarding Northern actions?

    <p>The threat posed by abolitionists to their way of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a stipulation regarding new states under the Missouri Compromise?

    <p>New states north of a certain latitude would be free states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did South Carolina threaten to do in 1832 in response to the tariff?

    <p>Withdraw from the Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Missouri Compromise?

    <p>It created an equal number of free and slave states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Northern abolitionists view slavery in relation to the Southern economy?

    <p>They viewed it as a moral issue and wanted to end it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason many Southern states believed in the doctrine of states' rights?

    <p>They believed states should have final authority over their governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic reliance characterized the Southern states in the 1800s?

    <p>Agriculture based on cash crops with slave labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed to the tensions between the North and the South regarding new states?

    <p>The issues surrounding the admission of free or slave states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 1833 Congress decision aim to resolve regarding the tariff?

    <p>Reduced tariffs to appease the Southern states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What argument did wealthy Southern plantation owners make regarding Northern interference?

    <p>Northern states were undermining Southern economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason President Jackson implemented a tariff in 1828?

    <p>To support Northern industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What doctrine did South Carolina invoke to challenge the tariff imposed by the federal government?

    <p>Doctrine of Nullification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Southern beliefs, what did many people assert about federal laws?

    <p>They can be rejected based on state opinion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the economy of the South primarily depend in the 1800s?

    <p>On cash crops and slave labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the major grievances of Southerners regarding the federal government during the 1800s?

    <p>Interference with states' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best represents the belief in state secession during the 1800s?

    <p>States had the right to withdraw from the Union if they disagreed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary agricultural product that relied heavily on slave labor in the South?

    <p>Cotton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the original U.S. Constitution say about slavery?

    <p>It did not address slavery at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary outcomes of the Dred Scott case?

    <p>It confirmed that slaveholders could keep their slaves in any state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main aim of the Republican Party when it was formed in 1854?

    <p>To restrict the expansion of slavery in new states and territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which candidate did the Southern Democrats nominate in the 1860 election?

    <p>John Breckinridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Georgia's special secession convention?

    <p>A vote of 166 to 130 in favor of secession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical issue did Abraham Lincoln's election raise among Southern states?

    <p>Concerns over the abolishment of slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proposal was suggested by Northern Democrats regarding territories?

    <p>Instituting popular sovereignty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What warning did Alexander Stephens give regarding a civil war?

    <p>It would cause economic ruin for Georgians.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant differences contributed to tensions between the northern and southern states before the Civil War?

    <p>States' rights and the issue of slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case?

    <p>It declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political party was primarily identified with Abraham Lincoln during the Election of 1860?

    <p>Republican Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major concern of the Democratic Party during the Election of 1860?

    <p>Expanding slavery into new territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of events leading to the Civil War, which event is associated directly with tensions regarding slavery?

    <p>Dred Scott v. Sanford Decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of designing a political button for Lincoln's campaign?

    <p>To share Lincoln's values and vision for the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topic is NOT part of the 6-panel storyboard outlining events leading to the Civil War?

    <p>North v. South Conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did students need to illustrate and caption in their storyboards?

    <p>Significant events leading up to the Civil War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant aspect of the Georgia Platform?

    <p>It affirmed Southern support for the Compromise of 1850.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key reason why many Southerners believed in states' rights?

    <p>They felt states should have final authority over their own laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Compromise of 1850 aim to achieve?

    <p>To balance interests between free and slave states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Dred Scott Case?

    <p>It declared that enslaved individuals could not sue for freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What plea did the Georgia Platform make regarding the Compromise of 1850?

    <p>That Georgia would remain in the Union if the North complied with the Fugitive Slave Act.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is often attributed to the division of the Democratic Party in the Election of 1860?

    <p>The emergence of the Republican Party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the federal response to the issue of nullification as presented by South Carolina?

    <p>Federal troops were deployed to enforce tariffs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence following the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860?

    <p>The secession of South Carolina from the Union.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the belief that states could invalidate federal laws they deemed unconstitutional?

    <p>Nullification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The economic structure of the South largely depended on which of the following?

    <p>Agricultural production relying on slave labor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Georgia's Secession in January 1861?

    <p>It was a response to federal opposition to slavery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Events Leading to the Civil War

    • Significant differences divided the North and South long before the Civil War began in 1861
    • Two key issues increasing tensions: states' rights and slavery
    • Tariffs: Northern factories thrived, but Southerners preferred cheaper imported goods. In 1828, President Jackson imposed tariffs to protect Northern industries. Southerners opposed these tariffs because they believed they favored Northern interests.
    • Nullification: In 1832, South Carolina declared a federal tariff invalid within its borders, threatening to withdraw from the Union. Congress lowered the tariff to avoid a crisis.
    • States' Rights: Southerners increasingly argued for states' autonomy over federal laws. They believed states should control their own affairs. Many Southern states believed they could secede (withdraw) from the Union if they chose.
    • Slavery: Slavery became a major source of conflict and division between the North and the South. The North's abolitionist movement contrasted with the South's reliance on slave labor.

    The Missouri Compromise of 1820

    • This compromise addressed the issue of whether slavery would spread to new territories.
    • Slavery was restricted in certain areas; states north of a certain latitude would be free, and states south of that latitude would permit slavery.
    • Maine joined as a free state and Missouri joined as a slave state.

    Compromise of 1850

    • The US gained territory after the Mexican-American War, causing debates about the spread of slavery.
    • California entered the Union as a free state.
    • The Fugitive Slave Act required the return of escaped slaves to their owners.
    • The compromise avoided immediate conflict but did not resolve the underlying issues and divisions over slavery.

    The Georgia Platform

    • Georgia's lawmakers debated and adapted the Georgia Platform in 1850.
    • It outlined Georgia's willingness to accept the Compromise of 1850 but demanded that the North enforce the Fugitive Slave Act.

    Dred Scott v. Sanford Case

    • Dred Scott, a Missouri slave, sued for his freedom after living in free territories.
    • The Supreme Court ruled that enslaved African Americans were not citizens and had no right to sue.
    • The ruling stated that the federal government could not prohibit the expansion of slavery into new territories.
    • This ruling inflamed tensions between the North and South and further fueled the debate over slavery.

    The Election of 1860

    • Abraham Lincoln was elected president.
    • Southern states felt that Lincoln's election was a threat to their way of life and their right to have slaves.
    • South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860.

    Secession

    • Georgia's legislature called for a special convention to decide on whether or not to secede from the Union.
    • Georgia delegates voted to secede in January of 1861.

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