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Civil War History
Events and terms pertaining to the Civil War
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was the role of slavery in the Southern economy? | Slavery was profitable. |
| Name 5 ways a slave resisted slavery. | Refusal to obey. Pretending to be sick. Broke tools. Broke rules by learning to read and write. Held back on work. |
| How did Harriet Tubman and others help slaves reach the North and freedom? | They traveled at night, using guides, and hid along the way. (Underground Railroad) |
| Why were people so outraged at the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case? | The courts said Scott had no rights because African Americans were not citizens. |
| Why did John Brown lead a raid on Harper's Ferry? | He wanted to steal weapons from the army's arsenal and use them to attack slavery owners. |
| Describe the lifestyle of free African Americans. | They lived in cities. They feared being accused of being a runaway slave and being sent to the South. Finding work was difficult. |
| What problem did the Missouri Compromise solve? | It addressed the question of what would happen when new states were formed in regards to slavery vs non slavery. |
| What led to violence in Kansas in 1854? | Congress passed a law letting the people of each territory decide whether to allow slavery. Northerners and Southerners disagreed over the results of the vote. |
| Lincoln and Stephen Douglas - what were their opinions on slavery? | Lincoln opposed slavery. Douglas thought slavery had its place because he believed in state's rights. |
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