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What was the main reason why Northerners wanted the bill to prohibit slavery in Missouri to pass?
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?
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?
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?
Which state was added as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise?
What was prohibited above the 36°30’ line according to the Missouri Compromise?
What was prohibited above the 36°30’ line according to the Missouri Compromise?
What was Nat Turner known for?
What was Nat Turner known for?
What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?
What was the main purpose of the Underground Railroad?
What was the significance of the Compromise of 1850?
What was the significance of the Compromise of 1850?
What did the Fugitive Slave Act, part of the Compromise of 1850, require Northerners to do?
What did the Fugitive Slave Act, part of the Compromise of 1850, require Northerners to do?
What decision was made about California as part of the Compromise of 1850?
What decision was made about California as part of the Compromise of 1850?
What territories were designated as open to slavery under the Compromise of 1850?
What territories were designated as open to slavery under the Compromise of 1850?
Which statement best summarizes the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act on Northerners?
Which statement best summarizes the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act on Northerners?
What was the main difference in opinion between Douglas and Lincoln regarding slavery?
What was the main difference in opinion between Douglas and Lincoln regarding slavery?
What was John Brown's plan during the Raid of Harpers Ferry?
What was John Brown's plan during the Raid of Harpers Ferry?
What did John Brown prophesy while in prison?
What did John Brown prophesy while in prison?
What was the outcome of the Election of 1860?
What was the outcome of the Election of 1860?
What did secession mean in the context of the events discussed?
What did secession mean in the context of the events discussed?
What was one of the significant consequences of John Brown's actions at Harpers Ferry?
What was one of the significant consequences of John Brown's actions at Harpers Ferry?
What was the significance of Charles Sumner being beaten in 1856?
What was the significance of Charles Sumner being beaten in 1856?
What was the main issue addressed in the Dred Scott Case?
What was the main issue addressed in the Dred Scott Case?
Why were Northerners outraged by the Dred Scott Case ruling?
Why were Northerners outraged by the Dred Scott Case ruling?
What did the Court rule regarding the citizenship of people of African descent in the Dred Scott Case?
What did the Court rule regarding the citizenship of people of African descent in the Dred Scott Case?
What did the Court rule about Congress' power concerning slavery in the Dred Scott Case?
What did the Court rule about Congress' power concerning slavery in the Dred Scott Case?
Why did Southerners cheer the decision in the Dred Scott Case?
Why did Southerners cheer the decision in the Dred Scott Case?
What was the main topic of the debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln in 1858?
What was the main topic of the debates between Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln in 1858?
According to Abraham Lincoln, what was the first step towards eliminating slavery?
According to Abraham Lincoln, what was the first step towards eliminating slavery?
How did Stephen Douglas believe the issue of slavery should be handled?
How did Stephen Douglas believe the issue of slavery should be handled?
What did Lincoln warn could happen if slavery continued to spread?
What did Lincoln warn could happen if slavery continued to spread?
What did Abraham Lincoln believe about the survival of the United States?
What did Abraham Lincoln believe about the survival of the United States?
What was the outcome for Abraham Lincoln in the Senate election against Stephen Douglas?
What was the outcome for Abraham Lincoln in the Senate election against Stephen Douglas?
