Abolitionists and Pre-Civil War Policies

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What is an abolitionist?

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A person fighting to end slavery

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What was popular sovereignty?

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states will vote to determine if they will be a free state or slave state

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How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act lead to more conflict?

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The act allowed popular sovereignty which led to violent outbursts by people flocking to the area.

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Which President is seen as the "father" of Manifest Destiny?

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James Polk

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Which was NOT a major concern of voters in the Election of 1860? Options: Women's Suffrage, Tariffs, The spread of slavery, the Homestead Act

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Women's Suffrage

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How did Southern states feel about tariffs?

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The South was against tariffs because their economy relied on imports/exports.

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How did Northern states feel about tariffs?

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The North was against tariffs because their economy relied on imports/exports.

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Did Western Farmers support slavery?

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No

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Did Northern Factory Workers/Owners support slavery?

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Maybe so

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How did Lincoln's stance on slavery differ from the other candidates in the Election of 1860? Options: He wanted to abolish slavery entirely. He would not allow the spread of slavery to new territories. He wanted slavery to be allowed in every state in the US. He wanted to tax the sale of slaves.

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He would not allow the spread of slavery to new territories.