Causes of the U.S. Civil War

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What political party dissolved because of division over the issue of slavery?

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Whig

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In what state did a “Mini-Civil War” break out over the issue of slavery in the 1850s?

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Kansas

Front

Who became a martyr for fighting against slavery in Kansas and for attempting to start a slave up-rising in Virginia?

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John Brown

Front

Which state chose to secede first starting the Confederate States of America?

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South Carolina

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JOHN BROWN ATTACKED THE HARPER'S FERRY ARSENAL TO START WHAT?

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START A SLAVE REVOLT

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What does the word “seceded” mean?

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Leaving the U.S. to make your own country

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What did the states that seceded call themselves?

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Confederate States of America

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What did the states that did NOT leave the U.S. call themselves?

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The Union

Front

Where in South Carolina did Confederate soldiers fire on Union soldiers that began the Civil War?

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Fort Sumter

Front

Define the meaning of States’ Rights.

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Idea that each state can make its own laws