Events leading to the Civil War

This region has large, growing cities.

• North

• South

Which of the following events was when pro-slavery and anti-slavery settlers fought violently?

• War of 1812

• Kansas-Nebraska Act/Bleeding Kansas

This region relied heavily on slave labor.

• North

• South

The Missouri Compromise stated that slavery was NOT permitted south of the 36'30 line.

• True

• False

#5. Abolitionists _______ slavery and convinced other to organize the Underground Railroad.

• opposed

• wanted

What law compelled the North to return runaway slaves back to the South?

• Fugitive Slave Act

• Fugitive Dog Act

Dred Scott was famous for _______.

• suing for his freedom

• being sued by someone else

The Missouri Compromise Line determined the status of slavery in future states. North of the line slavery was _________ or banned, South of the line slavery was ___________.

• sometimes prohibited, never allowed

• prohibited, permitted or allowed

In the Missouri Compromise, what state was allowed to enter as a slave state?

• Maine

• Missouri

California entered the Union as a free state while southwest territories would decide the slavery issue themselves.

• Compromise of 1850

• Missouri Compromise