APUSH UNIT 5

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What were the main causes of the Civil War?

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Slavery, states' rights, and economic differences between the North and the South.

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Which event is considered a major factor in the Westward Expansion of the United States? Options: Civil War, Mexican-American War, Louisiana Purchase, American Revolution

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Louisiana Purchase

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What is Manifest Destiny and how did it influence American expansion?

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Manifest Destiny was the belief that it was the destiny of the United States to expand its territory from coast to coast. It influenced American expansion by justifying the annexation of new territories, such as Texas, Oregon, and California, through war, diplomacy, and settlement.

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Who were some key figures in the Abolition Movement?

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Some key figures in the Abolition Movement were Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and William Lloyd Garrison.

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What were some of the key events leading up to the Civil War? Options: Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bull Run, Manifest Destiny, Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott decision, and election of Abraham Lincoln, Declaration of Independence, Battle of Gettysburg, Emancipation Proclamation, Louisiana Purchase, Battle of Antietam, Reconstruction

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Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott decision, and election of Abraham Lincoln

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What role did the Underground Railroad play in the Abolition Movement?

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The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape to freedom and raised awareness about the horrors of slavery, playing a crucial role in the Abolition Movement.

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What were the consequences of the Dred Scott decision on the issue of slavery?

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The Dred Scott decision denied enslaved African Americans citizenship and declared that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories.

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How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act contribute to the tensions between the North and the South?

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The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed settlers to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery in their territories, which angered many Northerners and led to violent clashes in Kansas, contributing to tensions between the North and the South.

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What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act on the Abolition Movement?

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The Fugitive Slave Act strengthened the Abolition Movement as it highlighted the harsh realities of slavery and led to increased support for abolition.

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How did the Gold Rush influence the Westward Expansion?

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The Gold Rush accelerated the Westward Expansion as it attracted a large number of settlers to the West in search of wealth.