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What was John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry?

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A raid led by abolitionist John Brown in 1859 to initiate an armed slave revolt by capturing a United States arsenal.

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How did John Brown's raid increase sectionalism in the southern states?

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Southerners feared that abolitionists and freed slaves were a danger to them.

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What was the Dred Scott decision?

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A Supreme Court ruling in 1857 that stated African Americans could not be American citizens and that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in federal territories.

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How many slaves did a southern planter have to own to avoid military service during the Civil War?

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20.

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What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

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An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that announced the intent to free slaves in the Confederate states.

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What impact did the Emancipation Proclamation have on the Civil War?

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It announced the intent to free the slaves and gave new meaning to the war.

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What was the significance of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?

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An all African American regiment known for its bravery in the Civil War, particularly for leading the charge on Fort Wagner.

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What was Fort Wagner?

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A fort in South Carolina that was the site of a significant battle involving the 54th Massachusetts Regiment.

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What officially ended slavery in the United States?

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The 13th Amendment.

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What was the 13th Amendment?

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An amendment to the United States Constitution that abolished slavery and involuntary servitude.