Compromise of 1850 Flashcard

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What major social issue does "Uncle Tom's Cabin" address?

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Slavery

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

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It highlighted the harsh realities of slavery

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What did the Dred Scott Decision say about Congress's power over slavery in the territories?

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Congress couldn’t prohibit slavery in the territories.

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What was the impact of the Dred Scott Decision on African Americans' legal status?

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It denied them citizenship and legal rights.

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Which troops fired the first shots of the Civil War?

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Confederate troops

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What is the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg in the context of the Civil War?

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It was the war's turning point

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What major event did the Reconstruction era follow?

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The Civil War

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What was a primary focus of the Reconstruction era?

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Rebuilding the South

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Illustration of a Reconstruction-era marketplace with people interacting and trading goods.

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A Reconstruction-era marketplace with people interacting and trading goods.

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What did the Compromise of 1877 result in regarding federal troops?

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Withdrawal from the South