Mississippi Civil War

What was the state of Mississippi divided over? (2)

• slavery

• states' rights

• French and Indian War

• The Revolutionary War

What were some effects of farmers in the south having enslave labors? (3)

• They built huge plantations with fancy houses.

• They became wealthy.

• They were ready to fight anyone who tried to take away their rights to own slaves.

• The agreed that slavery was wrong.

True or False

Settlers in many Northern states wanted to end slavery.

• True

• False

Every _____ years in our country a president is elected.

What did Abraham Lincoln promise to do as president? (2)

• Stop the spread of slavery

• Vowed to keep the country from splitting into two pieces.

• Own a plantation and increase slavery production.

True or False

Northerners owned factories with workers who were not paid to make shoes, tools, weapons, and clothing. Northerns also believed it was right to own another person.

• True

• False

Who did not agree with Abraham Lincoln's promise to end slavery?

• King Louis XIV

• Southern States

• Northern States

• Western States

When did Mississippi join South Carolina and become a part of theConfederate States of America?

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Who was chosen to be president of the Confederate States of America?

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What issue caused the Civil War?

• the Native Americans

• the Bering Land Bridge

• Louisiana Territory split

• slavery