Bell 12/3/24

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What were the economic differences between the North and the South before the Civil War?

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The North was industrialized and manufacturing-based, while the South was agrarian and reliant on slave labor.

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What was sectionalism?

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Sectionalism was the division of the United States into regions with distinct interests and cultures, leading to conflicts.

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What was the South's belief about States' rights?

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The South believed in the principle of states' rights, asserting that states should have the authority to govern themselves independently of federal control.

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What was the Missouri Compromise about?

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The Missouri Compromise was about maintaining the balance between free and slave states.

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Who was Harriet Tubman?

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Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist and activist known for her role in the Underground Railroad.

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What cash crop did the Southern states rely heavily upon before the Civil War?

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Cotton

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What was the biggest point of contention about adding new territories before the Civil War?

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The debate over the extension of slavery into new territories.

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What was the Compromise of 1850 about?

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The Compromise of 1850 was about resolving issues related to slavery and territorial expansion in the United States.

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What is an abolitionist?

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A person who advocates for the abolition of slavery or other practices.

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What features characterized the Northern states before the Civil War? Options: Dominance of mining industries, widespread poverty, lack of education, strong loyalty to the South., Industrial economy, urbanization, manufacturing focus, abolitionist movement., Minimal industrialization, high population of farmers, strong military presence, anti-abolitionist sentiment., Agricultural economy, rural lifestyle, focus on slavery, pro-slavery movement.

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Industrial economy, urbanization, manufacturing focus, abolitionist movement.