Unit #3 Review | The Civil War

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Which of the following best describes the concept of "Chattel Slavery" as it was practiced in the United States before the Civil War? A system where enslaved people had some legal rights and could own property. A system where people were owned as property with no freedom or rights. A system where enslaved people could vote and participate in government. A system where slavery was only practiced in the Northern states.

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A system where people were owned as property with no freedom or rights.

Answer explanation

Chattel slavery in the United States meant that enslaved people were considered property, lacking any freedom or legal rights. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from the other options.

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What was the primary goal of the Abolitionist Movement in the United States?

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To end slavery because it was considered wrong and inhumane.

Answer explanation

The primary goal of the Abolitionist Movement was to end slavery because it was considered wrong and inhumane, opposing the moral and ethical implications of slavery.

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How did the Missouri Compromise aim to maintain the balance between free and slave states?

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By admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.

Answer explanation

The Missouri Compromise maintained the balance by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, ensuring equal representation in Congress for both free and slave states.

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What was the significance of the Compromise of 1850 in relation to the issue of slavery?

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It allowed California to join as a free state and introduced the Fugitive Slave Act.

Answer explanation

The Compromise of 1850 was significant as it allowed California to enter the Union as a free state while also introducing the Fugitive Slave Act, which mandated the return of escaped enslaved people, highlighting the tensions over slavery.

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Which law required people in free states to assist in the return of escaped slaves to their owners?

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Fugitive Slave Act

Answer explanation

The Fugitive Slave Act mandated that individuals in free states assist in the capture and return of escaped slaves to their owners, making it a key law in the enforcement of slavery in the United States.

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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision by the Supreme Court?

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It ruled that enslaved people were not citizens and could not sue in court.

Answer explanation

The Dred Scott Decision ruled that enslaved people were not citizens and therefore could not sue in court, reinforcing the legal status of slavery and denying basic rights to enslaved individuals.

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What was the main objective of John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry in 1859?

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To start a slave uprising by seizing a U.S. weapons stash.

Answer explanation

The main objective of John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry was to start a slave uprising by seizing a U.S. weapons stash, aiming to arm enslaved people and incite rebellion against slavery.

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How did "Uncle Tom's Cabin" influence public opinion in the North regarding slavery?

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It convinced many Northerners to join the fight against slavery.

Answer explanation

"Uncle Tom's Cabin" exposed the harsh realities of slavery, stirring empathy and outrage among Northerners, which led many to actively oppose slavery and join the abolitionist movement.

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What was the immediate consequence of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860?

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The secession of Southern states from the Union.

Answer explanation

The immediate consequence of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 was the secession of Southern states from the Union, as they feared his anti-slavery stance would threaten their way of life.

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare in 1863?

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Enslaved people in the Confederacy were free.

Answer explanation

The Emancipation Proclamation declared that enslaved people in the Confederacy were free, specifically targeting areas in rebellion against the Union, rather than abolishing slavery in the entire United States.