SS8H5a Flashcard

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Prior to the Civil War, the south's economy was based on ___________, and the north's economy was based on __________.

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agriculture/industry

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What was the main issue between the northern and southern states?

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slavery

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The idea of states' rights was that:

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states have the right to make their own laws

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What were the southern states trying to nullify or cancel? Options: tariffs on goods such as cotton, slavery in their states, tariffs on slaves, the northern factories.

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tariffs on goods such as cotton

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Compromise of 1850 allowed _________________ to be admitted as a free state. Options: Colorado, Missouri, California, Maine

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California

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Why was the GA Platform important? Choose THREE reasons: Northern states promised to enforce the Fugitive Slave Act, Southern states promised to eliminate the Fugitive Slave Act, GA agreed to accept the Compromise of 1850, The GA Platform prevented GA from seceding in 1850, The GA Platform caused GA to secede

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The GA Platform prevented GA from seceding in 1850

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What did the Dred Scott case decide?

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Slaves are considered property, not citizens and cannot sue in court.

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Who won the election in 1860? Options: Stephen Douglass, John Breckinridge, Abraham Lincoln, John Bell

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Abraham Lincoln

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What does it mean to secede?

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to break away