Chapter 17, Slavery Becomes A National Issue

Slavery means treating people as______________instead of as humans

• property

• citizens

• animals

• objects

What was the period of violence in Kansas during the 1850's known as?

• Bleeding Kansas

• Kansas Conflict

• Civil War in Kansas

• Kansas Border War

What was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?

• It mandated the return of runaway enslaved persons to their previous owners.

• It abolished slavery in all states.

• It provided financial compensation to slave owners for lost property.

• It allowed enslaved persons to sue for their freedom.

Fill in the blank: Southerners began to proclaim states’ rights as a means of _________.

• self-protection

• economic growth

• territorial expansion

• cultural preservation

What did Southerners believe they could do to any federal law they disagreed with?

• Nullify

• Amend

• Repeal

• Ignore

What did Benjamin Franklin mean by a stitch in time saves nine?

• Taking timely action prevents bigger problems.

• Ignoring small issues can lead to larger ones.

• Procrastination is a key to success.

• A small effort now can lead to greater rewards later.

What is popular sovereignty?

• It is the belief that the power of the government comes from the people.

• It is the idea that government should be run by a monarchy.

• It is the principle that laws are made by a select few individuals.

• It is the concept that citizens have no role in government.

What were the consequences for citizens who did not assist in enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act?

• They were subject to fines and imprisonment.

• They received a warning from local authorities.

• They were rewarded with a monetary incentive.

• They were exempt from any legal repercussions.

What is state's rights?

• Political powers held by U.S. states.

• The rights of states to govern themselves without federal interference.

• A concept that limits the power of the federal government.

• The ability of states to create their own currency.

Fill in the blank: Northerners believed the federal government’s power was _______ over that of the states.

• limited

• equal

• supreme

• inferior