US Civil War and Secession Quiz

<p>It could lead to economic ruin for the South (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Those who wanted immediate secession (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Small farms without slaves (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He became Vice President of the Confederacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He was imprisoned for five months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were classified as property and could not sue. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slavery could be expanded into western territories without restrictions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To prevent the spread of slavery in new states and territories. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Send in military troops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abraham Lincoln (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It would be admitted as a free state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Popular sovereignty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Supreme Court ruled that slaves were property (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The issue of slavery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It weakened their chances against the Republican candidate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States' rights while remaining in the Union (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ability of states to ignore federal laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constitutional Union Party (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were primarily agricultural and imported many goods (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It forced escaped slaves to return to the South (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The impact of territory on slave status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tariff of Abominations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It heightened tensions between state and federal government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They delayed the Civil War for over a decade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Residents of a territory can decide on slavery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States are free and independent with equal power (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disputes over legal authority between states and the federal government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>States were given too much power, leading to a weak federal government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sectionalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Antebellum Period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cotton Gin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Agriculture and Slavery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They opposed it in favor of free territories. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dependency of the Southern economy on slavery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Effect on non-slaveholders and poor white laborers in the South (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>William Lloyd Garrison (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The belief that a state can refuse to obey a federal law if it deems it unconstitutional or unjust.

A tax imposed on goods imported into a country. Tariffs can protect domestic industries by making imported goods more expensive.

The concept of a state having a certain amount of power in relation to the federal government. This was a point of contention in the early years of the US, as states sought to maintain their autonomy.

The South's opposition to tariffs stemmed from their dependence on imported manufactured goods and the fear of retaliatory tariffs on their cotton exports.

The North's support for tariffs stemmed from their growing industrial sector, as tariffs protected their industries from foreign competition.

The Tariff of 1832, known as the 'Tariff of Abominations' by Southerners, triggered the Nullification Crisis, as South Carolina threatened to nullify the tariff.

The Nullification Crisis involved South Carolina's attempt to nullify the Tariff of 1832, leading to negotiations and ultimately a compromise.

The principle of states' rights was often used to justify the institution of slavery, with Southern states arguing for the right to decide their own laws regarding slavery.

A belief that loyalty to your specific region (e.g., North or South) is stronger than loyalty to the entire country. It fueled the divide between Northern and Southern states leading to the Civil War.

The period in the South's history before the Civil War. It's marked by significant economic growth and reliance on slave labor.

The practice of owning and forcing people to work without pay. It was a key driver of the Southern economy and a major point of contention between the North and South.

The invention that revolutionized cotton production by making it faster and easier to separate cotton fibers from seeds. It drove a huge increase in demand for slave labor.

The debate surrounding the expansion of slavery into new territories gained by the United States. The North wanted to keep these territories free, while the South wanted to expand slavery.

A strong advocate against slavery. He believed in human rights for all, regardless of race or complexion. His ideas were controversial and sparked debate.

An abolitionist who believed that slavery was morally wrong and should be abolished. He argued that slavery was a sin and a threat to the Union.

A prominent Southern politician who defended slavery. He believed that abolishing slavery would harm the South's economy and the lives of white non-slaveholders.

A series of agreements made in 1850 aimed at resolving conflicts between free and slave states, particularly over the expansion of slavery into new territories.

The idea that residents of a territory should decide for themselves whether to allow slavery.

A law passed as part of the Compromise of 1850 that required runaway slaves captured in the North to be returned to their owners in the South.

The ban on the slave trade in Washington D.C., a part of the Compromise of 1850, but not the outright abolition of slavery itself.

The legal case in 1857 where Dred Scott, a slave who lived in free territories, sued for his freedom. The Supreme Court ruled against him, stating that slaves couldn't be citizens and had no right to sue.

Dred Scott's argument was that living in free territories should have made him a free man. He argued that he was a free man. The court rejected this and ruled that slaves could not become citizens. It also ruled that Congress had no right to ban slavery in territories.

The Dred Scott case angered many in the North, as it appeared to solidify slavery's power. Abolitionists saw it as a slap in the face.

A document issued by Georgia in support of the Compromise of 1850, emphasizing states' rights while advocating for remaining in the Union.

A landmark Supreme Court case that declared slaves and freed blacks were not citizens and denied them the right to sue, further dividing the nation.

The political party formed in 1854 to oppose the expansion of slavery, later nominating Abraham Lincoln as their presidential candidate.

Abraham Lincoln, the Republican candidate for president in 1860, representing the party's opposition to the expansion of slavery.

The Democratic Party was divided between two candidates: Stephen Douglas, who supported popular sovereignty, and John Breckinridge, who opposed it.

The 1860 presidential election, where the divided Democratic Party, along with the Constitutional Union Party, weakened their chances, leading to Abraham Lincoln's victory.

A political party promoting a union of states based on the Constitution and opposing the abolition of slavery.

The 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln as president led to the secession of Southern states, particularly South Carolina, due to their fears of Lincoln's stance on slavery.

The primary concern of Southern states was that Lincoln's presidency would lead to the abolition of slavery, which they considered a crucial element of their economy and way of life.

After South Carolina seceded from the Union, Georgia's population was divided into two factions: those who supported secession (fire-eaters) and those who opposed it.

Governor Joseph Brown of Georgia was a proponent of immediate secession from the Union.

Alexander Stephens, a prominent figure in Georgia, argued against secession, believing that Lincoln was not an enemy to the South and that secession would lead to economic ruin and potential invasion.

Those who opposed secession in Georgia were often located in the northern counties, predominantly small farmers who did not own slaves.

The wealthy plantation owners and elite in Georgia generally favored secession, supporting the secessionist movement.

Despite his initial opposition to secession, Alexander Stephens ultimately supported it after Georgia left the Union and became the Vice President of the Confederacy.