8th grade Ga studies 1

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Someone who believes in states' rights would BEST support which of the following statements? National Laws are more important than state laws, We should obey all federal laws, There is no need for a national government, The National government has no right telling states how to handle their business

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The National government has no right telling states how to handle their business

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Why was the Georgia Platform important?

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It stated that Georgia would accept the Compromise of 1850 if the North enforced the Fugitive Slave Law.

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Which part of the United States supported Abraham Lincoln most in becoming president in the election of 1860?

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north

Front

What was another name for the South during the Civil War?

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Confederacy

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What battle was said to be the bloodiest two days of the Civil War and a great victory for the South? This battle caused the Union forces to retreat into Chattanooga.

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Chickamauga

Front

What was the purpose of the naval blockade by Union ships on the coast of Georgia?

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It was an attempt to block all supply routes between the South and Britain.

Front

What is being described? California was admitted as a free state; Fugitive Slave Act was passed; Slavery was banned in Washington, D.C.

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The Compromise of 1850

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North and South had conflict over which of the following? Slavery, The enforcement of tariffs, states' rights, All of these

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All of these

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What mode of transportation was key to the Civil War effort? Ships, Interstate highways, railroads, airports

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railroads

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Which was an event that DIDN'T lead to the Civil War? Options: Election of 1860, Dred Scott Case, Reconstruction, Compromise of 1850

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Reconstruction