Civil War Test: Causes and Battles

What was one major economic difference between the North and the South that contributed to the Civil War?

• Both regions were primarily agriculture
• The economy of the South relied heavily on slavery
• The North had a plantation system
• Both regions depended on industrial manufacturing

How did the issue of states' rights play a role in the lead-up to the Civil War?

• States' rights were not a factor in the tensions between the North and South
• Southern states wanted more power to make their own laws
• Northern states desired more control over the South
• Both regions agreed on the division of state powers

What event directly triggered the secession of Southern states from the Union and the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Dred Scott Decision
• The attack on New York harbour

Which issue was a major point of contention (disagreement) between the North and South leading up to the Civil War?

• Equal distribution of wealth
• Expansion of slavery into new territories
• Access to foreign markets
• Religious differences

Why was the Missouri Compromise of 1820 significant in the context of the Civil War?

• It allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a free state
• It established slavery in all new territories
• It prohibited slavery in states above the 36°30' parallel
• It declared all slaves in Missouri as free

How did the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe contribute to the tensions between the North and South?

• It portrayed slavery as a kind and gentle
• It argued for the expansion of slavery into new territories
• It called for the continuation slavery
• It depicted the harsh realities of slavery to a wide audience

Which state was the first to secede from the Union in 1860?

• South Carolina
• Virginia
• Texas
• Georgia

What role did the issue of tariffs play in the lead-up to the Civil War?

• Tariffs were not a significant factor in the conflict
• Northern states demanded reduced tariffs on imported goods
• Southern states opposed tariffs that protected Northern industries
• Both regions agreed on tariff policies

What impact did the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case have on the slavery debate?

• It declared slaves as property with no rights
• It prohibited the expansion of slavery into new territories
• It granted slaves the right to sue for freedom
• It granted rights to all individuals, regardless of race

What was the result of the Nat Turner Rebellion?

• Slavery was immediately abolished
• Turner became a national hero
• Harsh laws against enslaved people were enacted
• Enslaved people were granted freedom