Civil War

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.

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 part of the United States had more access to railroads?

• North

• South

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 woman led escaped slaves to freedom using the Underground Railroad?

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Clara Barton

• Harriet Tubman

• Mary Lincoln

A consequence of the Kansas-Nebraska Act was:

• violence between pro-slavery and abolitionist groups
• gold was discovered in Nebraska
• John Brown led a slave revolt
• Dred Scott sued for his freedom

In Lawrence, Kansas in 1854, what did the pro-slavery mob attack in an effort to wipe out this "hot bed of abolitionism"?

• House

• Restaurant

• Town Hall

• Hotel

Which of the following best describes John Brown?

• radical abolitionist who used violence to try to end slavery

• a peaceful abolitionist who hated violence

• a pro-slavery Senator

• a strong supporter of slavery who abused his power

What was the main issue that divided the nation and led to the Civil War?

• westward expansion
• tariffs
• slavery
• foreign affairs