Civil War

How did John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry affect the nation?

• John Brown became a hero.
• It made the nation come together.
• It further divided the North and the South
• It had no affect on the country. 

Who Was John Brown?

• An avid abolitionist
• President of the United States of America
• A rich slave owner
• A southern democrat

The North first entered the war to 

• prevent slavery
• to crush the Union
• to steal money from banks
• to keep the Union together

What is the name for people who wanted to put an end to slavery?

• Underground Railroaders 
• Suffragists
• Bushwackers
• Abolitionists

What was the North's point of view on slavery by the 1850s?

• They thought slavery was profitable.
• They believed slavery had its place.
• They saw slavery as a luxury.
• They wanted to outlaw slavery.

Which statement BEST explains President Abraham Lincoln's original reason for fighting the Civil War?

• President Lincoln wanted to end all slavery everywhere in the US

• President Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union

• President Lincoln wanted to punish the South for their rebellion

After Abraham Lincoln won the election, which states seceded (left)?

• Indian Territories

• Western Territories

• Southern States

• Northern States

What were the advantages the South had in the war? (Check all that apply).

• Military leadership (better generals)

• Larger army

• Fighting in familiar territory

• More money

What's important about Fort Sumter?

• This is where Lee surrender and it ended the Civil War.

• The Confederates open fired on the fort, which began the Civil War.

• Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address here.

Based on the pictograph, predict which side would win the war because it had more resources.

• Union (North)

• Confederates (South)

• Western Territories