Causes of the Civil War Flashcard
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Social Studies
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11th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the primary economic difference between the North and the South that contributed to sectionalism before the Civil War?
Back
The North was primarily industrial, while the South was primarily agricultural.
Answer explanation
The primary economic difference between the North and the South was that the North was primarily industrial, while the South was primarily agricultural.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did the institution of slavery contribute to the tensions leading up to the Civil War?
Back
It created economic competition between the North and the South, led to the development of different social and political ideologies in the North and the South, and caused disputes over the expansion of slavery into new territories.
Answer explanation
The institution of slavery contributed to tensions leading up to the Civil War by creating economic competition, developing different ideologies, and causing disputes over expansion of slavery into new territories.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act both concerned the issue of
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the expansion of slavery into new territories
Answer explanation
Both the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act dealt with the contentious issue of the expansion of slavery into new territories, making it the correct choice.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the significance of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?
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It ended the principle of balancing the numbers of free and slave states, allowed territories to decide the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty, and led to violent conflicts known as "Bleeding Kansas."
Answer explanation
The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 allowed territories to decide the issue of slavery through popular sovereignty, led to violent conflicts known as 'Bleeding Kansas,' and ended the principle of balancing free and slave states. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above.'
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Summarize the Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford.
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The Court ruled that African Americans could not be citizens and had no standing to sue in federal court.
Answer explanation
The Court ruled that African Americans could not be citizens and had no standing to sue in federal court.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Analyze the impact of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 on the Southern states.
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It led to immediate secession of several Southern states.
Answer explanation
The impact of Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860 on the Southern states was that it led to immediate secession of several Southern states.
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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Explain how sectionalism contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.
Back
Sectionalism created distinct economic and social systems in the North and South, leading to conflicting interests.
Answer explanation
Sectionalism created distinct economic and social systems in the North and South, leading to conflicting interests.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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