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Causes to the Civil War

Causes to the Civil War

Assessment

Flashcard

History

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Kevin Hewkin

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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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Back

Dred Scott Decision

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Lincoln is Elected President

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What political party was Lincoln a member of?

Back

Republicans

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

John Brown

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

John Brown was hanged.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who became the president in the election of 1860?

Back

Abraham Lincoln

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Secede

Back

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