Causes to the Civil War

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This case was brought before the Supreme Court involving a slave who wanted his freedom. The Court decided African Americans CAN'T be citizens and can't sue in federal court.

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Dred Scott Decision

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What event led South Carolina to be the first state to secede from the Union?

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Lincoln is Elected President

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What political party was Lincoln a member of?

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Republicans

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Who led a raid at Harper's Ferry, VA to rob the armory and steal weapons to fight against slavery?

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John Brown

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What was the effect of John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry?

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John Brown was hanged.

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Who became the president in the election of 1860?

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Abraham Lincoln

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Secede

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separate

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Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired? Options: Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Fort Sumter, Battle of Chickamauga

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Battle of Fort Sumter

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What did Southerners fight to protect in the Civil War?

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State's Rights

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Who did Lincoln debate that made him famous for going against the issue of popular sovereignty?

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Stephen Douglas