Ch 17 Review SS

North vs. South-which side believed that the federal government had the right to decide about slavery?

• North

• South

North vs. South-which side believed each individual state had the right to decide about slavery?

• North

• South

North vs. South-which side believed the federal government was supreme over the states?

• North

• South

North vs. South-which side believed that states had the power to nullify federal laws?

• North

• South

In which area was slavery prohibited by the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

• Land east of the 36,30 line.

• Land south of the 36, 30 line.

• Land west of the 36, 30 line.

• Land north of the 36,30 line.

What BEST explains the impact of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin?

• The book turned many Southerners against slavery.

• The book turned many Northerners against slavery.

• The book turned many Southerners against slaves.

• The book turned many Northerners against slaves.

What abolitionist gave slaves guns and led the Raid on Harpers Ferry?

• Harriet Tubman

• Frederick Douglass

• John Brown

• William Lloyd Garrison

What did John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry show?

• Increase of tensions between the North and the South and that some were willing to use force to stop slavery.

• All slaves had weapons to fight for their freedom and all abolitionists were okay with violence

• Many southerners were willing to change their mind about slavery and the raid lessened tensions between North & South

What TWO parts of the Compromise of 1850 received support from Southerners?

• the use of popular sovereignty to determine slavery in the territories and passage of a strict fugitive slave law

• California being admitted as a free state and the end of the slave trade in D.C.

What TWO parts of the Compromise of 1850 received support from Northerners?

• the use of popular sovereignty to determine slavery in the territories and the passage of a strict fugitive slave law

• California being admitted as a free state and the end of the slave trade in D.C.