Causes of Civil War

Which section of the country supported tariffs which were designed to protect American industry from foreign competitioin?

• North
• South

What is an abolitionist?

• Someone who wants to abolish or end slavery.
• Someone who wants to end voting for slaves.
• Someone who doesn't want to work with slaves.
• Someone who wants to never wear jeans.

Sectionalism?

• rivalry based on the special interests of different areas
• to withdraw or break away from a a nation
• a religious meeting
• an official expression of opinion by a group

Many people wanted to abolish slavery.  What does abolish mean?

• Start paying more money.
• Run away from.
• Take care of yourself.
• Do away with.

Which part of the United States relied heavily on industry? 

• North
• South

Which part of the United States relied heavily on agriculture? 

• North
• South

Which word means to leave or become unassociated with?

• Secede
• Ironclad
• Border State
• Casualty

What was the effect of the cotton gin on slavery in the South?

• It reduced the need for slaves on plantations.
• It made slavery more important to the South.
• It helped improve the slaves' work conditions.
• It had no significant effect on slaves or slavery.

What Increased tensions between the North and the South?

• The capital of Virginia becoming Richmond.
• The rise of sectionalism, the growing disagreement over states' rights, and the issue of slavery.
• The Climate and geography of the North and South.
• The Arguments over the growth of the military.

The climate and topography of the Southeastern United States had a major impact on the history of the United States before 1860 because the region grew _________________________ that encouraged the continuation of slavery 

• high tariffs
• trade with Great Britian
• manufacturing and industrial products
• agricultural products