Causes of the Civil War

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Where did most Southerners live in the 1850s? Options: cities, large towns, farms, up North

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farms

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Where were most of the cities in the 1850s?

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North

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What was the North's point of view on slavery in the 1850s?

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They had outlawed slavery.

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What is an abolitionist?

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Someone who wants to abolish or end slavery.

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People who fought against slavery are called

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Abolitionists

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What did slaves use to escape to Freedom? Options: The Anaconda Plan, The Oregon Trail, The Union Express Railroad, The Underground Railroad

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The Underground Railroad

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This person led a raid at Harper's Ferry, VA in an attempt 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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The section of the country had more factories and railroads.

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North