Civil War SS8H5

Front

Which term refers to the idea that southern states had the authority to make their own laws regarding slavery?

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states' rights

Front

Because of the 1860 election, __ decided to secede from the Union. They were soon followed by __.

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South Carolina, Georgia

Front

Which statement would be supported by someone believing in states' rights?

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The federal government has no right to tell states how to operate.

Front

Who was President of the United States during the Civil War?

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Abraham Lincoln

Front

Which event would be BEST in blank #1? 1. ___ 2. Sherman's Atlanta Campaign 3. Sherman's March to the Sea

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Battle of Chickamauga

Front

What caused the lack of success of the union blockade at the beginning of the Civil War? Options: The South had a superior navy, Great Britain found other ways to trade with the South, Great Britain sent their navy to disrupt the blockade, Blockade runners slipped through the Union Navy blockade.

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Blockade runners slipped through the Union Navy blockade.

Front

Which battle is known for being the largest battle in GA and one of the bloodiest of the Civil War?

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Battle of Chickamauga

Front

In 1832 South Carolina invoked the policy of __, saying that the tariff was not valid in their state.

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nullification

Front

Which 2 issues were most responsible for causing the Civil War? Options: Indian removal and land lotteries, California gold rush and expansion of railroads, compromise of 1850 and GA Platform, slavery and states' rights

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slavery and states' rights

Front

The nullification crisis of 1832 centered around

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southern opposition to tariffs