Sectionalism

Which word pairs with this definition: A fierce loyalty to one's region.

• sectionalism

• nationalism

• humanism

• regionalism

Which is TRUE regarding the cotton gin?

• It made more people see and admit the evils of slavery
• It caused demand for slaves to drastically increase
  
• It made cotton easier to plant
• It was invented by James Monroe

Primarily focused on industrial enterprise. Business and industry played major roles. Life was faster and commerce important.

• The North
• The South
• The West

Primarily agricultural. The economy was primarily based upon the existence of large family farms known as plantations. The plantation economy relied on cheap labor in the form of slaves to produce tobacco & cotton. Farmers did not want to do the work themselves.

• The North
• The South
• The West

Which of the following describes "Bleeding Kansas"?

• A violent slave uprising led by Joseph Cinque

• Violence in Kansas between proslavery and antislavery settlers prior to the Civil War

• The turning point of the Civil War, in which Robert E. Lee's army was routed from Kansas

• The devastation caused by a tornado in Kansas in 1854, which killed 55 people

Which of the following was one of the effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• Kansas and Nebraska were united into one territory

• Residents could vote on the issue of slavery

• Banned slavery in both Kansas and Nebraska

• Allowed slavery in both Kansas and Nebraska

What was John Brown's goal in planning the raid at Harper's Ferry?

• arm the slaves to free themselves

• free the slaves

• kill the slave owners

• organize peaceful protests

Why was the raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 significant in the road to the Civil War? (Choose 2)

• Slaves now had weapons to help them fight for their freedom.

• The raid further divided the North and South.

• Abolitionists showed their willingness to use force to end slavery.

• The South showed their willingness to go to war to protect slavery.

Which statement accurately describes the scene shown in the political cartoon?

• Representative Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner because they were political rivals from the South.

• Representative Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner because Sumner refused to support the abolitionist cause.

• Representative Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner because Sumner insulted other senators for supporting the Kansas-Nebraska Act.

• Representative Preston Brooks attacked Senator Charles Sumner because Sumner insulted other senators who supported the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision.