Events Leading to the Civil War (Grade 5 SS)

Based on the map and the narration in the video, what does the term annexation mean?

• the temporary occupation of a territory

• the formal process of taking control of a land or territory

• removing territory from a state

• the process of dividing a state into smaller regions

Select TWO ways that the North and South were different.

• The North had mostly outlawed slavery; the South depended on slavery.

• The North was industrialized; the South was agrarian (relied on farming).

• The North focused on cotton production; the South had a manufacturing base.
• The North had a larger slave population; the South had fewer slaves.
• The North was primarily rural (more spread out); the South was more urbanized (big cities).

When debating about whether or not slavery should be allowed in new territories, what did people who believed in "popular sovereignty" believe?

• Only Congress can determine the status of slavery in new territories.
• The federal government should decide on the legality of slavery.
• Slavery should be banned in all new territories regardless of local opinion.
• The residents of new territories should decide on the legality of slavery.

Which of the following accurately describes the Fugitive Slave Law?

• A law that abolished slavery in the United States.
• A law that repaid slave owners when a slave ran away.

• A law that gave freedom to runaway slaves.

• A law requiring the return of runaway slaves to their owners.

Why did so many settlers flood into Kansas in 1854?

• A severe drought forced settlers to relocate to Kansas.
• They wanted to vote on whether or not slavery would be allowed in Kansas.

• The promise of free land in California led settlers to Kansas.
• The discovery of gold in Kansas attracted miners.

Which of the following accurately describes the Dred Scott v. Sandford ruling?

Select TWO correct answers.

• The ruling declared that all slaves were free regardless of their location.
• The ruling allowed Congress to regulate slavery in the territories.
• The ruling stated that African Americans were considered full citizens with rights.
• The ruling stated that African Americans were not citizens and had no rights.

• The ruling stated that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories.

Why did southerners distrust the newly elected president, Abraham Lincoln?

• He did not have experience as a military leader.

• He was a member of the anti-slavery Republican Party.

• He was a strong supporter of states' rights.

• They feared he would pass laws regulating their factories.

Based on the map and narrations in the video, what does the term "secede" mean?

• To join a political entity or organization.
• To negotiate terms with a political entity.
• To support a political entity or organization.
• To formally withdraw from a political entity or organization.