The Civil War

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Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the Southern states from the Union?

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The Election of Abraham Lincoln as President, thought he would end slavery.

Front

How did the Abolitionist movement create tension between the North and the South?

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It brought the end of slavery to the forefront of discussion.

Front

What were the social, political, and economic consequences of the Civil War?

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The power of the federal government was strengthened, the plantation system ended in the South, and slavery was abolished.

Front

Which of the following was a part of the Compromise of 1850? (pg.7) - Slavery ended in Kansas and Missouri - Slavery was allowed to continue in the Union - California was admitted as a free state - The Fugitive Slave law became more extensive in the North

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The Fugitive Slave law became more extensive in the North

Front

What was the significance of The Dredd Scott Decision?

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The Supreme Court ruled that slaves had no rights

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How did the Anaconda Plan serve as an advantage to the North during the Civil War?

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It allowed the North to cut off supplies to the South using its Navy.

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Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Civil War?
- The disintegration of the Whig Party.
- The addition of new states to the Union.
- The use of popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery.
- The extension of voting rights to African American men.

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The extension of voting rights to African American men.