US History: North vs. South
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What was the primary reason for the South to refer to the Tariff of 1828 as the 'Tariff of Abominations'?

  • It directly led to the secession of South Carolina
  • It was the highest tariff in the history of the United States at that time
  • It primarily benefited the Northern industries (correct)
  • It was initiated by John C. Calhoun

    • What was the main purpose of the Nullification Crisis?

  • To assert state power over federal power
  • To remove the Tariff of Abominations (correct)
  • To secede from the Union
  • To end slavery in the United States

    • What was the main idea behind popular sovereignty?

  • The idea that slavery should be abolished in all states
  • The idea that the new territories and states should decide whether to have slavery through a popular vote (correct)
  • The idea that slavery should only be allowed in Southern states
  • The idea that the federal government should decide on the issue of slavery

    • What was the main purpose of the Gag Rule?

    <p>To prevent petitions and legislation related to slavery from being discussed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was known as the 'Great Compromiser'?

    <p>Henry Clay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main outcome of the Compromise of 1850?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the North and South's industries?

    <p>The North's industry was based on manufacturing and factories, while the South's industry was based on agriculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significant impact of the cotton gin on the South's economy?

    <p>It increased the need for slaves and boosted the economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of abolitionists like William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass?

    <p>To end slavery and promote equal rights for all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Harriet Tubman's role in the Underground Railroad?

    <p>She helped slaves escape to freedom in the North.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the population of the North and South differ?

    <p>The North had a much larger population than the South.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the concept of sectionalism?

    <p>When people focus on the needs of one section of the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sectionalism

    • Sectionalism is when people focus on the needs of one section of the country, rather than the needs of the country as a whole.

    North and South Differences

    • The North had an industry based on factories and manufacturing.
    • The North had more railroads, making it easier to trade goods.
    • The North had a larger population and more urbanized cities.
    • The South's industry focused on agriculture, with many plantations growing cotton.
    • The South relied heavily on slavery to maintain their plantations and economy.
    • Half of the South's population was made up of slaves.

    Eli Whitney and the Cotton Gin

    • Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, a machine that could separate cotton from its seeds quickly.
    • The cotton gin made cotton production easier and increased the demand for slaves.

    Abolitionists

    • An abolitionist is someone who opposes slavery and wants it abolished.
    • William Lloyd Garrison wrote the newspaper "The Liberator" and started petitions and protests against slavery.
    • Frederick Douglass was a former slave who wrote about his experiences and spoke out against slavery.
    • Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape through the Underground Railroad and spoke about her experiences as a slave.
    • Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin", which highlighted the horrors of slavery.

    Causes of the Civil War

    Tariff of Abominations

    • The Tariff of Abominations was a tax on imported goods that protected the North's industry.
    • The South opposed the tariff, as it hurt their economy and reliance on European trade.

    Nullification Crisis

    • The Nullification Crisis was a dispute between the South and the government over the Tariff of Abominations and state power.
    • South Carolina threatened to secede from the Union if the tariff was not repealed.

    John C. Calhoun

    • John C. Calhoun was a southern politician who threatened to secede if the tariff was not repealed.

    Slavery

    Free Soil

    • Free soilers opposed the spread of slavery to new states and territories, but did not want to remove slavery from existing states.
    • Popular sovereignty was the idea that new territories and states should decide whether to allow slavery through a popular vote.

    Gag Rule

    • The Gag Rule was a law that tabled any legislation and petitions dealing with slavery, introduced due to the chaos and disputes caused by the petitions.

    Compromises

    Missouri Compromise

    • The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
    • The compromise also established the 36°30' line, where states above the line were free and those below were slave states.

    Henry Clay

    • Henry Clay was the "Great Compromiser" who created the Missouri Compromise and Compromise of 1850.

    Compromise of 1850

    • The Compromise of 1850 allowed California to enter the Union as a free state, outlawed the slave trade in Washington D.C., and established boundaries between Texas and Mexico.

    Stephen Douglas

    • Stephen Douglas worked with Henry Clay to form the Compromise of 1850.
    • He argued for popular sovereignty and opposed Lincoln.

    Fugitive Slave Act

    • The Fugitive Slave Act had three parts, including:
    • The act allowed for the capture and return of escaped slaves.
    • The act created a system of commissioners to handle fugitive slave cases.
    • The act imposed penalties on those who aided escaped slaves.

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