Causes of Civil War Tissues

Identify ALL of the following that were causes of the Civil War (click on any that were on part 1 or part 2 of the video)

• Missouri Compromise

• Slavery in the new territories

• Lincoln being elected as the 16th President

• Uncle Tom’s Cabin

• Dred Scott Decision

When Missouri was going to become a slave state, the North was upset because

• There would be an uneven number of slave and free states, giving the South more power in the Congress

• There would be an equal number of slave and free states, but the North wanted more power in Congress

• They wanted Missouri to be a free state

The North saw the secession/war as a rebellion because

• The North believed in state rights and felt they South should leave the Union

• They believed the South should remain a separate country

• The North believed leaving the Union was unlawful and unconstitutional

The South saw the secession/war as a revolution because

• The South believed in states rights, so they felt they had the right to leave the Union since they chose to join it, and they were fighting for their freedom like in the Revolutionary War

• They believed leaving the Union was unlawful and unconstitutional

• The South believed in a strong central government, so since the North wanted to become a separate country, they could fight for their beliefs

Why did the South need slaves, but the North didn't?

• Large plantations in the south needed slave labor to profit.

• The South didn't want slave labor

• Slaves ran the large steel mills and appliance factories in the South

• Slave labor was needed to work the mines in the South

Abraham Lincoln wasn't on the voting ballot in 10 of the Southern states.

• True

• False

What is one of the primary economic causes of civil wars?

• Resource scarcity

• Cultural diversity

• Political stability

• Technological advancement

Which social factor can contribute to the outbreak of civil wars?

• Ethnic tensions

• Economic prosperity

• Technological innovation

• Geographical isolation

How can political instability lead to civil wars?

• By creating power vacuums

• By ensuring fair elections

• By promoting international trade

• By enhancing cultural exchange

What role does inequality play in causing civil wars?

• It can fuel grievances

• It promotes social harmony

• It leads to technological growth

• It encourages political stability