What was the main issue that led to the American Civil War in the 1850s?

US History 1850s

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Economic disparities between the North and South
Disagreement over states' rights
Conflict over the election of Abraham Lincoln
Disagreement over the expansion of slavery into new territories
2.
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Who was the President of the United States during the 1850s?
Millard Fillmore
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
James Buchanan
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What was the significance of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?
It granted statehood to Kansas and Nebraska
It abolished slavery in Kansas and Nebraska
It allowed for the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to decide on the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty.
It established a monarchy in the territories
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court case in 1857?
African Americans were not considered citizens and could not sue in federal court.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dred Scott
The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence
African Americans were granted full citizenship rights
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad in the 1850s?
To provide transportation for goods across state lines
To establish a network of communication between Northern and Southern states
To promote the construction of railroads in the United States
To help enslaved African Americans escape to free states or Canada to gain their freedom.
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What was the impact of the California Gold Rush on the United States in the 1850s?
The California Gold Rush in the 1850s had a significant impact on the United States, leading to economic growth, infrastructure development, and cultural changes.
The California Gold Rush resulted in political stability in the United States
The California Gold Rush had no impact on the United States
The California Gold Rush led to a decrease in population in the United States
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What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 for the women's rights movement in the 1850s?
It marked the beginning of the organized women's rights movement in the 1850s.
It resulted in the establishment of a women's rights organization in the 1840s.
It led to the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
It focused on advocating for men's rights instead of women's rights.
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