Causes of the Civil War

Causes of the Civil War

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do you call a person who was opposed to slavery and worked toward ending it? Options: Fugitive, Abolitionist, Secessionist, Whig

Back

Abolitionist

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This means that the people get to decide on an issue, including whether or not to allow slavery in their territory.

Back

Popular sovereignty

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Withdraw or leave

Back

Secede

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Runaway slaves used the ______ to escape to the North and freedom.

Back

Underground Railroad

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This slave led a rebellion in Virginia that killed at least 55 people. Options: Gabriel, Denmark Vesey, Nat Turner, John Brown.

Back

Nat Turner

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This law allowed government officials to arrest anyone suspected of being a runaway slave.

Back

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This novel explored the harsh realities of slavery and let readers see what slavery was really like.

Back

Uncle Tom's Cabin

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