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Events Leading to the Presentation, Graphic Organizers, & Activities  STANDARDS: SS8H5 Analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia. a. Explain the importance of key issues and events that led to the Civil War; include slavery, states’ ri...

Events Leading to the Presentation, Graphic Organizers, & Activities  STANDARDS: SS8H5 Analyze the impact of the Civil War on Georgia. a. Explain the importance of key issues and events that led to the Civil War; include slavery, states’ rights, nullification, Compromise of 1850 and the Georgia Platform, the Dred Scott case, Abraham Lincoln’s election in 1860, and the debate over secession in Georgia. © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: CLOZE Notes The next pages are handouts for the students to use for note-taking during the presentation. (Print front to back to save paper and ink.) Check the answers as a class after the presentation. © Brain Wrinkles  Differences Large __________________________ the northern and southern states long before the Civil War started in 1861. The two important issues that increased tensions were __________________________. Tariff During the 1800s, __________________________ was the way of life in the South while __________________________ were being built in the North. Northerners wanted to sell their goods in the South, but it was cheaper for Southerners to import __________________________. In 1828, President Jackson put a __________________________ to help Northern industries. Nullification Southerners were angry and __________________________ because it was put in place to help northern businessmen, rather than southern plantation owners. In 1832, South Carolina invoked the __________________________ , saying that the tariff was not valid in the state and threatened to withdraw from the Union. To avoid this, Congress __________________________ in 1833. States’ Rights Many Southerners were angry because they believed the national __________________________ more and more on states’ rights. (The authority __________________________ what goes on inside their own borders.) Many Southern states felt that states should have __________________________ , not the national government. Many people in the South believed that states could choose which federal __________________________. They felt that if a state didn’t like a law passed by the federal government, then they __________________________. Many also believed that any __________________________ , or secede, from the Union if it chose to do so. Slavery When the US Constitution was written, it __________________________ anything on slave labor. Slavery was a matter of states’ rights and __________________________ whether or not to allow slaves. In the 1800s, slavery became a __________________________ between the North and the South. © Brain Wrinkles  The South The South __________________________ , like cotton, and depended heavily on (free) slave labor to work the large plantations. Plantation owners __________________________ to plant cotton, harvest it, and operate the cotton gins. The __________________________ depended on slave labor. The North The North relied mostly on __________________________ , and did not need slaves in order to maintain its economy. Many Northern abolitionists __________________________ the evils of slavery and wanted it to end, while Southerners wanted to protect their way of life. Wealthy Southern __________________________ Northern interference in their livelihood. Division Soon, arguments began to arise between the North and the South over whether slavery should be __________________________ added to the Union. Kentucky Senator Henry Clay convinced Congress that there must be a __________________________ in order to make both sides happy. Missouri In 1820, Congress approved the __________________________ in an effort to appease both sides. The slave state of Missouri applied for statehood, but admitting Missouri would __________________________ between free and slave states. Compromise Lawmakers created a compromise plan that admitted __________________________ and Maine as a free state. They also decided to __________________________ that could apply for statehood as a slave state. All new states north of a certain point __________________________ , and all states south of that point would allow slavery. © Brain Wrinkles  Compromise of 1850 The slavery issue __________________________ when the U.S. gained more territory after the war with Mexico in 1848. The Compromise of 1850 admitted __________________________ and made no decision on the new territories of New Mexico and Utah. The __________________________ was also abolished in Washington D.C., although slavery was still permitted there. Fugitive Slave Act To pacify slave states, the Compromise of 1850 also included the __________________________. The act required runaway slaves to be __________________________ even if they had made it to free territory the North. It also __________________________ who helped runaway slaves. GA Platform The Compromise of 1850 did __________________________. Many Georgians still opposed the compromise and __________________________. In December 1850, Georgia’s lawmakers met to discuss the issue and adopted the __________________________. The Georgia Platform stated that Georgia was willing to accept the Compromise of 1850 as long as the __________________________ with the Fugitive Slave Act. Georgia would remain in the Union as long as the North __________________________ return runaway slaves to the South and would __________________________ in new territories and states. Dred Scott Another controversial event that sparked anger was the __________________________ case in 1857. Dred Scott, a Missouri slave, __________________________ because he had lived for a period of time with his master in Illinois and Wisconsin (both free). When he returned to Missouri, Scott sued the state based on his belief that his time in the free states made him __________________________. Issue Many slaves who had lived in free territory had __________________________ and gained their freedom, and Dred Scott believed he should be able to do the same. When Scott sued for his freedom, the __________________________ had to decide if slaves could gain freedom just by living in a free territory. This case gave the Supreme Court the opportunity to make a __________________________ either for or against slavery. © Brain Wrinkles  Ruling The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, declaring that slaves and freed blacks __________________________ of the U.S. and did not have the right to sue in the first place. It went on to state that banning slavery in U.S. territories __________________________. The Court declared that the national government had __________________________ the expansion of slavery into western territories. Outcome The Supreme Court sided with the __________________________ , so Southern slaveholders were pleased with the decision. The Dred Scott case’s outcome made Northern __________________________ because it meant that slave owners could keep their slaves in any state. The court’s decision further __________________________. New Party In 1854, those opposing the spread of slavery united and formed the __________________________. Initially, the party only sought to __________________________ in new states and territories, not outlaw it where it already existed. In 1860, the Republicans nominated __________________________ of Illinois as their candidate for president of the United States. Split The Democratic party was split between __________________________. Northern democrats supported Senator Stephen Douglas, who had proposed the idea of __________________________ in the territories (idea that power would be given to citizens). Southern Democrats __________________________ and nominated Kentucky’s John Breckinridge. A third group, the __________________________ , nominated Tennessee’s John Bell. 1860 Election Abraham __________________________ the election on November 6, 1860. Southern states were concerned because they felt Lincoln wanted to __________________________. Lincoln’s goal was to keep the Union together; however, South Carolina decided to __________________________ on December 20, 1860. © Brain Wrinkles  Debate When South Carolina seceded from the Union, Georgians were __________________________. One group, including __________________________ , wanted to leave the Union right away. __________________________ disagreed and said that Lincoln was not the South’s enemy. He also warned of the __________________________ that would occur from a civil war. GA Secession Georgia’s legislature called a special secession convention in order to __________________________. Delegates voted __________________________ in favor of secession. In January of 1861, __________________________. © Brain Wrinkles  Differences Large differences divided the northern and southern states long before the Civil War started in 1861. The two important issues that increased tensions were states’ rights and slavery. Tariff During the 1800s, farming was the way of life in the South while numerous factories were being built in the North. Northerners wanted to sell their goods in the South, but it was cheaper for Southerners to import goods from Europe. In 1828, President Jackson put a tariff on imported goods to help Northern industries. Nullification Southerners were angry and opposed the tariff because it was put in place to help northern businessmen, rather than southern plantation owners. In 1832, South Carolina invoked the doctrine of nullification, saying that the tariff was not valid in the state and threatened to withdraw from the Union. To avoid this, Congress lowered the tariff in 1833. States’ Rights Many Southerners were angry because they believed the national government was intruding more and more on states’ rights. (The authority states have to govern what goes on inside their own borders.) Many Southern states felt that states should have final authority, not the national government. Many people in the South believed that states could choose which federal laws to obey. They felt that if a state didn’t like a law passed by the federal government, then they didn’t have to follow it. Many also believed that any state could withdraw, or secede, from the Union if it chose to do so. Slavery When the US Constitution was written, it did not include anything on slave labor. Slavery was a matter of states’ rights and each state could decide whether or not to allow slaves. In the 1800s, slavery became a heated issue between the North and the South. © Brain Wrinkles  The South The South relied on cash crops, like cotton, and depended heavily on (free) slave labor to work the large plantations. Plantation owners needed slaves to plant cotton, harvest it, and operate the cotton gins. The economy of the South depended on slave labor. The North The North relied mostly on factories and businesses, and did not need slaves in order to maintain its economy. Many Northern abolitionists spoke out against the evils of slavery and wanted it to end, while Southerners wanted to protect their way of life. Wealthy Southern plantation owners resented Northern interference in their livelihood. Division Soon, arguments began to arise between the North and the South over whether slavery should be allowed in new states added to the Union. Kentucky Senator Henry Clay convinced Congress that there must be a compromise in order to make both sides happy. Missouri In 1820, Congress approved the Missouri Compromise in an effort to appease both sides. The slave state of Missouri applied for statehood, but admitting Missouri would upset the balance between free and slave states. Compromise Lawmakers created a compromise plan that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. They also decided to limit areas that could apply for statehood as a slave state. All new states north of a certain point would be free, and all states south of that point would allow slavery. © Brain Wrinkles  Compromise of 1850 The slavery issue continued to cause division when the U.S. gained more territory after the war with Mexico in 1848. The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state and made no decision on the new territories of New Mexico and Utah. The slave trade was also abolished in Washington D.C., although slavery was still permitted there. Fugitive Slave Act To pacify slave states, the Compromise of 1850 also included the Fugitive Slave Act. The act required runaway slaves to be returned to the South even if they had made it to free territory the North. It also punished anyone who helped runaway slaves. GA Platform The Compromise of 1850 did not pass easily. Many Georgians still opposed the compromise and threatened secession. In December 1850, Georgia’s lawmakers met to discuss the issue and adopted the Georgia Platform. The Georgia Platform stated that Georgia was willing to accept the Compromise of 1850 as long as the North complied with the Fugitive Slave Act. Georgia would remain in the Union as long as the North promised to help return runaway slaves to the South and would stop trying to ban slavery in new territories and states. Dred Scott Another controversial event that sparked anger was the Dred Scott v. Sanford case in 1857. Dred Scott, a Missouri slave, sued for his freedom because he had lived for a period of time with his master in Illinois and Wisconsin (both free). When he returned to Missouri, Scott sued the state based on his belief that his time in the free states made him a free man. Issue Many slaves who had lived in free territory had gone to court and gained their freedom, and Dred Scott believed he should be able to do the same. When Scott sued for his freedom, the U.S. Supreme Court had to decide if slaves could gain freedom just by living in a free territory. This case gave the Supreme Court the opportunity to make a national statement either for or against slavery. © Brain Wrinkles  Ruling The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, declaring that slaves and freed blacks were not citizens of the U.S. and did not have the right to sue in the first place. It went on to state that banning slavery in U.S. territories was unconstitutional. The Court declared that the national government had no right to stop the expansion of slavery into western territories. Outcome The Supreme Court sided with the southern view on slavery, so Southern slaveholders were pleased with the decision. The Dred Scott case’s outcome made Northern abolitionists furious because it meant that slave owners could keep their slaves in any state. The court’s decision further divided the nation. New Party In 1854, those opposing the spread of slavery united and formed the Republican Party. Initially, the party only sought to restrict slavery in new states and territories, not outlaw it where it already existed. In 1860, the Republicans nominated Abraham Lincoln of Illinois as their candidate for president of the United States. Split The Democratic party was split between three candidates. Northern democrats supported Senator Stephen Douglas, who had proposed the idea of popular sovereignty in the territories (idea that power would be given to citizens). Southern Democrats opposed Douglas and nominated Kentucky’s John Breckinridge. A third group, the Constitutional Union Party, nominated Tennessee’s John Bell. 1860 Election Abraham Lincoln won the election on November 6, 1860. Southern states were concerned because they felt Lincoln wanted to end slavery. Lincoln’s goal was to keep the Union together; however, South Carolina decided to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860. © Brain Wrinkles  Debate When South Carolina seceded from the Union, Georgians were divided in two. One group, including Governor Joseph Brown, wanted to leave the Union right away. Alexander Stephens disagreed and said that Lincoln was not the South’s enemy. He also warned of the economic ruin that would occur from a civil war. GA Secession Georgia’s legislature called a special secession convention in order to vote on the issue. Delegates voted 166 to 130 in favor of secession. In January of 1861, Georgians left the Union. © Brain Wrinkles  Events Leading to the and the Impact on Georgia © Brain Wrinkles  Large differences divided the northern and southern states long before the Civil War started in 1861. The two important issues that increased tensions were states’ rights and slavery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUKA8jQQlkk © Brain Wrinkles  During the 1800s, farming was the way of life in the South while numerous factories were being built in the North. Northerners wanted to sell their goods in the South, but it was cheaper for Southerners to import goods from Europe. In 1828, President Jackson put a tariff on imported goods to help Northern industries. © Brain Wrinkles  Southerners were angry and opposed the tariff because it was put in place to help northern businessmen, rather than southern plantation owners. In 1832, South Carolina invoked the doctrine of nullification, saying that the tariff was not valid in the state and threatened to withdraw from the Union. To avoid this, Congress lowered the tariff in 1833. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqGsT6VM8Vg © Brain Wrinkles  Many Southerners were angry because they believed the national government was intruding more and more on states’ rights. (The authority states have to govern what goes on inside their own borders.) Many Southern states felt that states should have final authority, not the national government. © Brain Wrinkles  Many people in the South believed that states could choose which federal laws to obey. They felt that if a state didn’t like a law passed by the federal government, then they didn’t have to follow it. Many also believed that any state could withdraw, or secede, from the Union if it chose to do so. © Brain Wrinkles  Slave Trader’s Business in Atlanta, 1860s © Brain Wrinkles  When the US Constitution was written, it did not include anything on slave labor. Slavery was a matter of states’ rights and each state could decide whether or not to allow slaves. In the 1800s, slavery became a heated issue between the North and the South. © Brain Wrinkles  A South Carolina Plantation - 1862 © Brain Wrinkles  The South relied on cash crops, like cotton, and depended heavily on (free) slave labor to work the large plantations. Plantation owners needed slaves to plant cotton, harvest it, and operate the cotton gins. The economy of the South depended on slave labor. © Brain Wrinkles  Four Generations of a Slave Family– Beaufort, South Carolina 1862 © Brain Wrinkles  The North relied mostly on factories and businesses and did not need slaves in order to maintain its economy. Many Northern abolitionists spoke out against the evils of slavery and wanted it to end, while Southerners wanted to protect their way of life. Wealthy Southern plantation owners resented Northern interference in their livelihood. © Brain Wrinkles  Soon, arguments began to arise between the North and the South over whether slavery should be allowed in new states added to the Union. Kentucky Senator Henry Clay convinced Congress that there must be a compromise in order to make both sides happy. © Brain Wrinkles  In 1820, Congress approved the Missouri Compromise in an effort to appease both sides. The slave state of Missouri applied for statehood, but admitting Missouri would upset the balance between free and slave states. © Brain Wrinkles  Missouri Compromise © Brain Wrinkles  Lawmakers created a compromise plan that admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. They also decided to limit areas that could apply for statehood as a slave state. All new states north of a certain point would be free, and all states south of that point would allow slavery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd5F6EnH6I0 © Brain Wrinkles  The slavery issue continued to cause division when the U.S. gained more territory after the war with Mexico in 1848. The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state and made no decision on the new territories of New Mexico and Utah. The slave trade was also abolished in Washington D.C., although slavery was still permitted there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_c_xpBaT2A © Brain Wrinkles  Compromise of 1850 © Brain Wrinkles  To pacify slave states, the Compromise of 1850 also included the Fugitive Slave Act. The act required runaway slaves to be returned to the South even if they had made it to free territory in the North. It also punished anyone who helped runaway slaves. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/fugitive- slave-acts © Brain Wrinkles  Runaway Slaves - 1852 © Brain Wrinkles  The Compromise of 1850 did not pass easily. Many Georgians still opposed the compromise and threatened secession. In December 1850, Georgia’s lawmakers met to discuss the issue and adopted the Georgia Platform. © Brain Wrinkles  The Georgia Platform stated that Georgia was willing to accept the Compromise of 1850 as long as the North complied with the Fugitive Slave Act. Georgia would remain in the Union as long as the North promised to help return runaway slaves to the South and would stop trying to ban slavery in new territories and states. © Brain Wrinkles  Another controversial event that sparked anger was the Dred Scott v. Sanford case in 1857. Dred Scott, a Missouri slave, sued for his freedom because he had lived for a period of time with his master in Illinois and Wisconsin (both free). When he returned to Missouri, Scott sued the state based on his belief that his time in the free states made him a free man. © Brain Wrinkles  Dred Scott https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=c3-bKpfGR7I © Brain Wrinkles  Many slaves who had lived in free territory had gone to court and gained their freedom, and Dred Scott believed he should be able to do the same. When Scott sued for his freedom, the U.S. Supreme Court had to decide if slaves could gain freedom just by living in a free territory. This case gave the Supreme Court the opportunity to make a national statement either for or against slavery. © Brain Wrinkles © Brain Wrinkles  The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott, declaring that slaves and freed blacks were not citizens of the U.S. and did not have the right to sue in the first place. It went on to state that banning slavery in U.S. territories was unconstitutional. The Court declared that the national government had no right to stop the expansion of slavery into western territories. © Brain Wrinkles  The Supreme Court sided with the southern view on slavery, so Southern slaveholders were pleased with the decision. The Dred Scott case’s outcome made Northern abolitionists furious because it meant that slave owners could keep their slaves in any state. The court’s decision further divided the nation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3-bKpfGR7I https://www.todayingeorgiahistory.org/content/dred- scott-decision © Brain Wrinkles  In 1854, those opposing the spread of slavery united and formed the Republican Party. Initially, the party only sought to restrict slavery in new states and territories, not outlaw it where it already existed. In 1860, the Republicans nominated Abraham Lincoln of Illinois as their candidate for president of the United States. © Brain Wrinkles  Abraham Lincoln in 1864 © Brain Wrinkles  The Democratic party was split between three candidates. Northern democrats supported Senator Stephen Douglas, who had proposed the idea of popular sovereignty in the territories (idea that power would be given to citizens). Southern Democrats opposed Douglas and nominated Kentucky’s John Breckinridge. A third group, the Constitutional Union Party, nominated Tennessee’s John Bell. © Brain Wrinkles  Abraham Lincoln won the election on November 6, 1860. Southern states were concerned because they felt Lincoln wanted to end slavery. Lincoln’s goal was to keep the Union together; however, South Carolina decided to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil- war/election-of-1860 © Brain Wrinkles  President Lincoln’s Inauguration © Brain Wrinkles  When South Carolina seceded from the Union, Georgians were divided in two. One group, including Governor Joseph Brown, wanted to leave the Union right away. Alexander Stephens disagreed and said that Lincoln was not the South’s enemy. He also warned of the economic ruin that would occur from a civil war. © Brain Wrinkles  Alexander Stephens was a sickly man who never weighed over 100 pounds. Still, one northern politician called him “the strongest man in the South”. © Brain Wrinkles  Georgia’s legislature called a special secession convention in order to vote on the issue. Delegates voted 166 to 130 in favor of secession. In January of 1861, Georgians left the Union. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN8UiVN mm5c © Brain Wrinkles © Brain Wrinkles © Brain Wrinkles  Status of the States 1861 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD gbXqxe7SQ © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: Foldable Print off the foldable for each student. The students will cut the template out along the thick, outside lines. Next, they will cut along the thin lines that divide each word, stopping at the gray rectangle. They should attach the side of the template (gray rectangle) to their notebooks. They will now be able to open up each flap and write a brief description of each term, as well as draw a symbol to help them remember the term’s meaning. © Brain Wrinkles © Brain Wrinkles Issues of the Civil War © Brain Wrinkles Events Leading to the Civil War  Term Definition Slavery States’ Rights Nullification Compromise of 1850 Georgia Platform Dred Scott Case Election of 1860 Georgia’s Secession © Brain Wrinkles  Term Definition Slavery Economy of the South depended on free slave labor; Northerners opposed slavery States’ Rights Many people, especially Southerners, felt that states, not the federal government, should have final authority Nullification States’ right to declare certain laws invalid; states wanted to nullify the tariff of 1828 Compromise of 1850 California admitted as a free state; Utah and New Mexico had no decision on slavery; slave trade abolished in Washington D.C.; included the Fugitive Slave Act to appease Southerners Georgia Platform GA will remain in the Union & accept the Compromise of 1850 as long as the North complies with the Fugitive Slave Act Dred Scott Case Dred Scott was a slave who lived in free territory & then moved back South; sued for his freedom; Supreme Court ruled against him that African Americans were not citizens; angered the North and divided the nation Election of 1860 (R)Abraham Lincoln won; those opposing spread of slavery joined new Republican Party, Democratic Party was divided between 3 candidates so votes were split; when Lincoln was elected, SC seceded from the Union Georgia’s Secession Alexander Stephens warned of economic ruin if GA seceded; GA delegates voted in favor of secession – January 1861 © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: Unpacking the Case Print off the Unpacking the Case graphic organizer for each student. The students will complete each suitcase with information about the Dred Scott case. In the tag, they will draw a symbol to represent each topic. © Brain Wrinkles  Directions: Complete the suitcases with information regarding The Issue: the Dred Scott v. Sanford case. In the tag, add a symbol to represent each topic. The Ruling: The Outcome: © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: Election of 1860 Button Print out the Election of 1860 Button handout for each student. The students will design a button to promote and support Abraham Lincoln’s presidential campaign. In the textbox, they will write a summary about the design and how it relates to the time period. © Brain Wrinkles Directions: First, describe the Republican and Democratic parties during the election of 1860. Then, design a political button that supports Abraham Lincoln’s campaign in the 1860 election. After you finish your button, write a summary of the design and how it relates to the election. Democratic Party Republican Party Button’s Description: © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: History Storyboard Print out the Events Leading to the Civil War History Board for each student. They will create a 6-panel storyboard that outlines important events leading to the Civil War. The students will draw an illustration and write a caption for each square. *Interactive Option: Print off two copies of the History Boards for each student and have the students cut out the board from ONE copy. They will cut out each box and staple the boxes to the full-page History Board (right on top). This will create a flap over each box. On the top box, the students will draw an illustration of the event. On the bottom box, the students will write a caption describing the event. © Brain Wrinkles  Events Leading to the Civil War History Storyboard Slavery in the South Compromise of 1850 Georgia Platform Dred Scott v. Sanford Decision Election of 1860 Debate Over GA Secession © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: North v. South Show Me Game Print off the cards on the following page. (There are two-per-page). Project the following “Show Me” statements and have the students hold up the correct end of the card. There is also a blank template for you to add additional questions if you’d like. *Or have the students write one of their own! © Brain Wrinkles South South North North  The economy of this region was highly dependent on cash crops, such as cotton. © Brain Wrinkles  South © Brain Wrinkles  Under the Georgia Platform, this region had to agree to comply with the Fugitive Slave Act. © Brain Wrinkles  North © Brain Wrinkles  These states were free. © Brain Wrinkles  North © Brain Wrinkles  The court ruled in this region’s favor in the Dred Scott case. © Brain Wrinkles  South © Brain Wrinkles  The abolitionist movement began in this region. © Brain Wrinkles  North © Brain Wrinkles  These states were slave states. © Brain Wrinkles  South © Brain Wrinkles  This region’s economy was based on industry. © Brain Wrinkles  North © Brain Wrinkles  This region strongly supported states’ rights. © Brain Wrinkles  South © Brain Wrinkles  During the election of 1860, supporters of Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Party lived in this region. © Brain Wrinkles  North © Brain Wrinkles  States in this region wanted to nullify the Tariff of 1828. © Brain Wrinkles  South © Brain Wrinkles  After the election of 1860, states from this region began to secede from the Union. © Brain Wrinkles  South © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: Comprehension Check Print off the Comprehension Check for each student. (Print front-to-back to save paper.) The students will complete this handout at the end of the lesson. You can count this as a quiz! © Brain Wrinkles  1. Why were Southern states so opposed to outlawing slavery? 2. Why was the addition of new states such a controversial topic between the North and South? 3. States’ rights advocates gave final authority to who? 4. What is the concept of “nullification” and how does it relate to states’ rights? 5. What allowed California to join the Union as a free state and banned the slave trade in Washington D.C.? 6. What purpose did the Georgia Platform serve? 7. Who was Dred Scott? 8. Describe the ruling and outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case: 9. During the election of 1860, people who opposed slavery joined which political party? 10. How did the Democratic Party “help” Abraham Lincoln win the election of 1860? 11. What was an immediate result of Lincoln being elected president? 12. What was the outcome of Georgia’s debate about whether or not to secede from the Union? 13. Which war began soon after the secession of Southern states? © Brain Wrinkles  1. Why were Southern states so opposed to outlawing slavery? Economy was based on agriculture and depended on free labor 2. Why was the addition of new states such a controversial topic between the North and South? States argued over whether slavery should be allowed in new states’ didn’t want to upset the balance between free & slave states 3. States’ rights advocates gave final authority to who? The states 4. What is the concept of “nullification” and how does it relate to states’ rights? Many Southern states wanted to nullify (declare invalid) the tariff of 1828; they felt states’ should have the final authority over laws 5. What allowed California to join the Union as a free state and banned the slave trade in Washington D.C.? Compromise of 1850 6. What purpose did the Georgia Platform serve? Southern states agreed to the Compromise of 1850 and the North agreed to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act 7. Who was Dred Scott? A slave who lived for a time in free state; when he returned to the South, he sued for his freedom 8. Describe the ruling and outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case: Supreme Court ruled that African Americans were not citizens & US government had no right to stop the expansion of slavery into western territories – this caused greater split between North and South 9. During the election of 1860, people who opposed slavery joined which political party? Republican 10. How did the Democratic Party “help” Abraham Lincoln win the election of 1860? Democratic votes were split between 3 candidates; Republicans only had one candidate 11. What was an immediate result of Lincoln being elected president? South Carolina seceded from the Union 12. What was the outcome of Georgia’s debate about whether or not to secede from the Union? Delegates voted to secede despite Stephens’ warnings 13. Which war began soon after the secession of Southern states? Civil War © Brain Wrinkles  TEACHER INFO: Ticket Out the Door Print off the Ticket Out the Door for each student (two-per-page). The students will answer the question, keeping the issues of states’ rights and slavery in mind. Collect the slips and share some during the next class period. © Brain Wrinkles Name: Name: Why was it difficult for the federal government to Why was it difficult for the federal government to make laws to satisfy both the North and the South? make laws to satisfy both the North and the South? 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