Causes of the Civil War

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Loyalty to one's part of the country (such as the north or the south) based on the different characteristics is known as:

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Sectionalism

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During the 19th century, several new states and territories used popular sovereignty in regards to slavery. What does this mean?

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They let the people of the state/territory vote to decide whether or not to have slavery.

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In Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857), which decision was NOT made by the Supreme Court?

• Dred Scott owed his owner money after the case
• Going to a free state did not make Dred Scott free
• African Americans are not considered citizens
• The Missouri Compromise line is unconstitutional

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Dred Scott owed his owner money after the case

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Several states in the south believed in the idea that individual states should be able to make decisions for themselves without the federal government telling them what to do, such as with slavery. This is known as:

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States' rights

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As a result of the election of Lincoln, 11 southern states _____________ from the United States and formed the Confederacy.

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seceded

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Why did Southern states secede and form the Confederacy when Lincoln was elected?

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They were afraid he would ban slavery nationwide