Significance of Charles Sumner Beating and Dred Scott v Sandford Issue

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What was the main reason why Northerners wanted the bill to prohibit slavery in Missouri to pass?

To stop the spread of slavery (correct)

To expand slavery into new territories

To preserve the balance of slave and free states

To decrease the North's power in Congress

Why did Southerners oppose the bill to prohibit slavery in Missouri?

Because they wanted to stop the spread of slavery

Because they believed the government had no right to prevent people from owning slaves in a state (correct)

Because they wanted to increase their power in Congress

Because they wanted to preserve the balance of slave and free states

What was the main significance of the Missouri Compromise?

It preserved the balance between slave and free states (correct)

It expanded slavery to the North

It allowed slavery in all new territories

It increased Southern power in Congress

Which state was added as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise?

Maine Signup and view all the answers

What was prohibited above the 36°30’ line according to the Missouri Compromise?

Slavery, except in Missouri Signup and view all the answers

What was Nat Turner known for?

Leading a rebellion against slave owners Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?

To assist runaway slaves in escaping to the north Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Compromise of 1850?

It resulted in discontent from both the North and South Signup and view all the answers

What did the Fugitive Slave Act, part of the Compromise of 1850, require Northerners to do?

Help slave owners capture runaway slaves Signup and view all the answers

What decision was made about California as part of the Compromise of 1850?

It was admitted as a free state Signup and view all the answers

What territories were designated as open to slavery under the Compromise of 1850?

Utah and New Mexico Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act on Northerners?

Northerners were angry and resentful about having to assist slave owners Signup and view all the answers

What was the main difference in opinion between Douglas and Lincoln regarding slavery?

Douglas viewed slavery as a political issue, while Lincoln saw it as a moral issue. Signup and view all the answers

What was John Brown's plan during the Raid of Harpers Ferry?

To capture weapons at the arsenal and arm slaves for an uprising. Signup and view all the answers

What did John Brown prophesy while in prison?

That the nation's crimes would only be purged with blood. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Election of 1860?

Abraham Lincoln (Republican) won, leading to Southern states threatening secession. Signup and view all the answers

What did secession mean in the context of the events discussed?

Withdrawing or separating from the United States. Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the significant consequences of John Brown's actions at Harpers Ferry?

He became a martyr for the abolitionist cause. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Charles Sumner being beaten in 1856?

He became a symbol of pro-slavery violence Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue addressed in the Dred Scott Case?

Dred Scott's citizenship and right to sue Signup and view all the answers

Why were Northerners outraged by the Dred Scott Case ruling?

Because slavery was upheld and African Americans were denied citizenship rights Signup and view all the answers

What did the Court rule regarding the citizenship of people of African descent in the Dred Scott Case?

They were not citizens and had no rights of citizenship Signup and view all the answers

What did the Court rule about Congress' power concerning slavery in the Dred Scott Case?

Congress had no right to ban slavery in any U.S. territory Signup and view all the answers

Why did Southerners cheer the decision in the Dred Scott Case?

Because it upheld their beliefs in states' rights over federal power Signup and view all the answers

What was the main topic of the debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln in 1858?

Slavery Signup and view all the answers

According to Abraham Lincoln, what was the first step towards eliminating slavery?

Allowing each state to decide on slavery Signup and view all the answers

How did Stephen Douglas believe the issue of slavery should be handled?

By allowing states and territories to decide for themselves Signup and view all the answers

What did Lincoln warn could happen if slavery continued to spread?

The Supreme Court would legalize slavery everywhere Signup and view all the answers

What did Abraham Lincoln believe about the survival of the United States?

It could not last being part slave and part free Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome for Abraham Lincoln in the Senate election against Stephen Douglas?

Lincoln lost the election but gained national recognition Signup and view all the answers