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U.S History

The 1850's and Civil War Test

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Which of the following was a cause of the Civil War? The South wanted to maintain slavery.
Which of the following was a cause of the Civil War? Northerners did not believe the South had the right to secede.
Which of the following was a cause of the Civil War? Southern states followed the states’ rights theory.
In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court ruled that… Dred Scott, and all slaves, could never be citizens.
The novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin became a best seller in 1852. It was written by: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Which of the following is true regarding the Compromise of 1820? Maine added as a free state; Missouri as a slave state
The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state and granted popular sovereignty to Utah and New Mexico Territories. What is popular sovereignty? The people of a territory can decide if it is free or slave
What did the Kansas Nebraska Act do? Gave Kansas and Nebraska popular sovereignty over slavery
Which of the following is a result of the Kansas Nebraska Act? After years of controversy, Kansas is admitted as a free state
Which of the following is a result of the Kansas Nebraska Act? Charles Sumner is “caned” on the Senate floor
Which of the following is a result of the Kansas Nebraska Act? Thousands of people flock to Kansas, causing havoc and violence
The slave trade (but not slavery) was eliminated in Washington DC as part of the: Compromise of 1850
Which of the following words best describes James Brown? Radical
Which of the following is true regarding James Brown? He was hanged after being convicted for treason
The election of 1860 saw ____________ candidates run for President. 4
Which of the following quotes best represents the REPUBLICAN view in the Election of 1860? I want to keep the Union intact and prevent slavery from moving west.
Which of the following quotes best represents the NORTHERN DEMOCRAT view in the Election of 1860? I think every state should be able to choose for themselves about slavery
Which of the following quotes best represents the CONSTITUTIONAL UNION view in the Election of 1860? My plan is to steal votes from other candidates and have the House of Representatives decide
Which of the following quotes best represents the SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT view in the Election of 1860? Slavery should not be left to a vote—the Supreme Court already said slavery is legal
Which state was first to secede from the Union? South Carolina
Who was named President of the Confederate States of America at their constitutional convention? Jefferson Davis
What was the plan of the CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA to win the Civil War? “Wait it out” until the North gave up and allowed Southern independence
What was the “Anaconda Plan”? The plan used by the North to cut off the Confederacy’s supplies
When the Civil War started, which of these were Union strengths? Railroads, Army Size, Ability to Make Goods
What event started the Civil War? When Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter
Which battle gave the Union control of the Mississippi River? Vicksburg
Which battle is considered the turning point in the Civil War? Gettysburg
Which battle was fought in southwest Tennessee? Shiloh
Which Union general is famous for his “March to the Sea”? William Sherman
Which definition best fits the term “total war”? Destruction of anything and everything to completely demobilize the enemy
What is Andersonville best known for in the Civil War? A gruesome Confederate prison where Union prisoners were kept
What is Appomattox Courthouse best known for in the Civil War? The location where the war came to an end.
According to the Emancipation Proclamation, who was set free? All slaves living in the Confederacy
Which side won the Civil War? Union
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