Causes of the Civil War Flashcard

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What was the primary economic difference between the North and the South that contributed to sectionalism before the Civil War?

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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

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How did the institution of slavery contribute to the tensions leading up to the Civil War?

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Explain how sectionalism contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.

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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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Evaluate the role of the Kansas-Nebraska Act in escalating tensions between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.

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It led to violent confrontations and increased sectional tensions.

Answer explanation

The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to violent confrontations and increased sectional tensions, escalating the conflict between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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Describe the events known as "Bleeding Kansas."

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A series of violent political confrontations between anti-slavery and pro-slavery settlers in the Kansas Territory.

Answer explanation

The events known as 'Bleeding Kansas' refer to a series of violent political confrontations between anti-slavery and pro-slavery settlers in the Kansas Territory.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Discuss the significance of the Dred Scott decision on the national debate over slavery.

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It affirmed the legality of slavery in all U.S. territories, declared the limitation of slavery unconstitutional, and intensified sectional conflict, pushing the nation closer to Civil War.

Answer explanation

The significance of the Dred Scott decision on the national debate over slavery was that it affirmed the legality of slavery in all U.S. territories, declared the limitation of slavery unconstitutional, and intensified sectional conflict, pushing the nation closer to Civil War.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking