Brainpop Causes of the Civil War

Front

What distinguishes a civil war from other types of war?

Back

The sides involved

Front

Which state was the first to secede after Abraham Lincoln became president?

Back

South Carolina

Front

What was the main purpose of President Lincoln's first speech to the nation?

Back

To unite the country

Front

Which agreement established a Constitutional rule for representation in Congress?

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Three-fifths compromise

Front

Which statements apply to both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850?

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Decided if a territory would allow slavery or not; Established rules for newly acquired U.S. territory; Were passed by Congress to maintain balance of power

Front

What event would an abolitionist support?

Back

An anti-slavery rally

Front

What was the goal of many laws Congress passed in the lead-up to the Civil War?

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To balance power between the North and South

Front

What was NOT a result of the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott’s case?

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Slavery became illegal in the North

Front

Which detail shows that the U.S. had violated the statement that "all men are created equal"?

Back

Four million people were enslaved in America in 1860.

Front

What was the central conflict that led to the Civil War?

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The issue of slavery.