Causes of the Civil War 8th grade

True or false? The failed Wilmot Proviso said “No slavery in the lands gained from Mexico.”

(a)  

What is the first and last name (spelled and properly capitalize) of the extreme abolitionist who stole weapons from Harper's Ferry to arm enslaved people. He felt the only way to stop slavery was through blood shed.

(a)  

True or False? There were free Blacks who lived in the north and the south, but they generally did not enjoy citizenship rights.

(a)  

Which section of the U.S. most likely had the most railroad tracks, had shorter growing seasons, had more industrialization, and fast moving rivers.

• north

• south

T or F? The spread of slavery was the main cause of the Civil War.

• true

• false

T or F? Sectionalism and state's rights were also a cause of the Civil War.

• true

• false

What is the name of the legislation that had these three things: 1. California enters the union as a free state, 2. slavery in the rest of the land acquired from Mexico will be determined by popular sovereignty, 3. the Fugitive Slave Act (You must spell it correctly)

(a)  

Which section of the U.S. had long growing seasons, large plantations owned by the wealthy, less cities, and the use of enslaved labor to harvest cash crops like cotton?

• north

• south

• west

Who said this? "In my opinion, it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached and passed. 'A house divided against itself cannot stand.' I believe this government cannot endure, permanently, half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved; I do not expect the house to fall; but I do expect it will cease to be divided." Only write the last name and spell it correctly.

(a)  

The Fugitive Slave Act meant...

• Enslaved people who ran away were not safe in the U.S.

• Anyone helping a fugitive slave (a run-away enslaved person) would be accused of a crime.

• Was added to the Compromise of 1850 to make the South happy.

• All of the choices are correct.