Topic 8.3 -Savvas

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When was the Republican Party formed and who was their nominee in the 1856 election?

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1854; John C. Frémont

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What were the sectional differences between the North and the South during the 1860 election?

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The North supported the abolition of slavery, while the South supported it.

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott decision?

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Enslaved individuals were considered property and not citizens.

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Who was Dred Scott and what did he sue for in 1857?

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He was an enslaved African American who sued for his freedom.

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What was the significance of the 1856 presidential election in relation to the Civil War?

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It highlighted the growing divide between the North and the South over the issue of slavery.

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What was the impact of the Dred Scott decision on the issue of citizenship?

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It limited citizenship to white individuals.

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How did the Dred Scott decision impact the issue of slavery?

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It solidified the legality of slavery.

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What was the impact of the Dred Scott decision on African Americans?

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It further oppressed them.

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Who were the two main candidates in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

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Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas

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What was the main difference in positions between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas on the issue of slavery?

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Lincoln believed in abolition, while Douglas supported popular sovereignty