Causes of the Civil War

What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad during the Civil War era?

• To transport goods between Northern and Southern states

• To provide a transportation route for troops

• To help slaves escape to freedom

• To spread slavery into new territories

Which of the following was a famous abolitionist known for her work on the Underground Railroad?

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott decision?

• It ended slavery in all states

• It increased sectionalism by allowing slavery in all states

• It declared all slaves to be free

• It decreased tensions between the North and South

Which candidate in the Election of 1860 was most closely associated with pro-slavery views?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Stephen Douglas

• John C. Breckinridge

• Ulysses S. Grant

What immediate result followed the Secession Convention of 1860?

• The Union was dissolved

• South Carolina left the Union

• Slavery was abolished in South Carolina

• The Civil War began

Why was the period known as "Bleeding Kansas" significant in American history?

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

• It was a peaceful period with no conflicts.

• It was significant because the debate over slavery led to violence.

• It was when Kansas became a state.

What did the southern states fear would happen if new states were added to the Union?

• They feared it would lead to economic prosperity.

• They thought it would cause slavery to become illegal.

• They believed it would have no impact.

• They were concerned about losing political power to the northern states.

What was the reaction of the North to John Brown’s actions in Kansas?

• The North condemned John Brown and his actions.

• The North was indifferent to the events in Kansas.

• The North supported John Brown’s actions.

• The North increased trade with southern states.

The result of the Dred Scott decision was that

• slaves are property, not citizens
• slaves are free if living in a free state
• slavery can be outlawed in the territories
• Lincoln became more famous

What were people who wanted to outlaw slavery called?

• A. Southerners

• B. Tories

• C. Federalists

• D. Prohibitionists

• E. Abolitionists