Events that led to the Civil War

What was the main effect of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 on the United States?

• It abolished slavery in the U.S.

• It allowed slavery in all U.S. territories.

• It maintained the balance between slave and free states.

• It caused the immediate start of the Civil War.

What did the Compromise of 1850 achieve regarding California?

• It made California a slave state.

• It divided California into two states.

• It made California a free state.

• It had no impact on California.

Which law was part of the Compromise of 1850 and required enforcement in both the North and South?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Fugitive Slave Law

• Civil Rights Act

• Kansas-Nebraska Act

What was the primary subject of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe?

• The economic benefits of slavery

• The adventures of settlers moving westward

• The horrors of slavery and its moral implications

• The political strategies of the North

What was the main outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 regarding the issue of slavery in those territories?

• It established slavery in both Kansas and Nebraska.

• It allowed state citizens to decide on the issue of slavery by popular sovereignty.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in both territories.

• It enforced federal laws that banned slavery in new territories.

What significant event occurred as a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• The Dred Scott decision was overturned.

• The Missouri Compromise was reinstated.

• Pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces clashed in Kansas, leading to violent conflicts.

• Slavery was peacefully abolished in Kansas and Nebraska.

According to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott case, why could Scott not sue for his freedom?

• Because he was not considered a citizen due to his status as a slave.

• Because he voluntarily moved back to a slave state.

• Because the court favored abolitionist views.

• Because he had no legal representation.

What was the main constitutional argument used by the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against Dred Scott?

• The 5th Amendment states that property cannot be taken without due process.

• The 1st Amendment guarantees all individuals the right to freedom.

• The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.

• The 10th Amendment gives states the power over federal laws.

What was John Brown's main goal in attacking Harper's Ferry in 1859?

• To start a war between the Northern and Southern states

• To capture guns and ammunition to help slaves escape

• To overthrow the U.S. government

• To meet with political leaders and demand reforms

What was the outcome for John Brown after his raid on Harper's Ferry?

• He was celebrated as a hero and given a medal

• He escaped and continued his abolitionist activities

• He was captured and hanged

• He was pardoned by the government