Civil War Test Review

Describe where most Southerners lived by the mid-1850's

• cities and large towns

• farms, plantations and small towns

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

• Most Northern states had outlawed slavery

• Most Northern states had accepted slavery

Which of the following best describes slavery's role in the Southern economy?

• Slavery was forbidden

• Slavery was profitable

• Slavery was expensive

• Slavery was a luxury

Which state was added as a Slave state in the Missouri Compromise?

• Texas

• Maine

• Missouri

• California

Which state was added as a Free state in the Missouri Compromise?

• Texas

• Maine

• Missouri

• California

Which statement represents Lincoln's view on slavery?

• He opposed slavery

• He wanted slavery

• He believed it had it's place

Which statement represents Douglas's view on slavery?

• He opposed slavery

• He wanted slavery

• He believed slavery had its place

What was Lincoln's main reason for giving his, "A house divided cannot stand..." speech?

• Lincoln thought the country should stay divided forever

• Lincoln wanted the country to divide into separate countries

• Lincoln wanted the country to stay together as a united country

• Lincoln thought the country could exist peacefully half slave and half free

What was the result of Northerners and Southerners going to Kansas to vote?

• Oregon entered as a free state.

• Violence erupted all over the Kansas Territory.

• Nebraska was split into Kansas and Nebraska.

• Ohio became a slave state.

Why were Northerners outraged at the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott Case?

• The believed it would solve many problems.

• They agreed with the decision.

• The Court ruled in favor of Dred Scott.

• The Court said African Americans had no rights.