Causes of Civil War Revist

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What was the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dred Scott case, and how did it affect tensions between North and South?

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It ruled slaves were property; it angered Northerners.

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How did the Dred Scott decision challenge the Missouri Compromise?

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It ruled the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional.

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Why did the Fugitive Slave Act anger many Northerners?

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It forced Northerners to return escaped slaves.

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What does the term 'Bleeding Kansas' refer to, and what caused the violence?

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It referred to battles over slavery in Kansas.

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How did the attack on Senator Charles Sumner symbolize the growing divide between North and South?

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It revealed how violence had replaced debate in the conflict over slavery.

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Why was Uncle Tom’s Cabin so influential in changing public opinion about slavery?

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It exposed the horrors of slavery; it increased support for abolition.

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After his raid on Harpers Ferry, John Brown was celebrated as a hero and martyr by many in the North, while in the South he was seen as a violent fugitive who threatened the Southern way of life. True or False?

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True

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What were John Brown’s goals at Harpers Ferry, and how did the South respond to his raid?

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To start a slave uprising; Southerners saw him as a threat.

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Which event pushed the United States the closest to civil war? Options: The Dred Scott Decision, The Fugitive Slave Act, Bleeding Kansas, The attack on Senator Sumner, John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry

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John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry