Exploring the Major Causes of the Civil War

Mrs. Li's history lesson covers the causes of the Civil War, focusing on sectionalism and the 'tissues' memory trick. The video explains tariffs, industry vs. agriculture, slavery, states' rights, Uncle Tom's Cabin, the election of 1860, and secession. Each cause is linked to the growing divide between the North and South, ultimately leading to the Civil War.

What does the term 'sectionalism' refer to?

• Focusing on the interests of the whole country

• Prioritizing the interests of one's own region over the whole country

• A type of government system

• The division of a country into multiple independent states

What does the 'T' in 'TISSUES' stand for in the context of the Civil War causes?

• Tariffs

• Trade

• Treaties

• Territory

What role did tariffs play in the Southern discontent?

• They had no significant impact

• They were seen as unfair taxes by the South

• They led to economic growth in the South

• They were beneficial for Southern trade

Which sector was predominantly found in the North during the Civil War period?

• Mining

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Textiles

How did the North and South differ economically?

• Both were leading industrial economies

• The North focused on industry while the South on agriculture

• Both were primarily agricultural

• The South was more technologically advanced

What was the stance of the South on states' rights during the Civil War?

• Support for states' rights

• Against states' rights

• Neutral

• Support for federal laws

What was a major cause of conflict regarding slavery?

• Both sides agreed on a gradual abolition

• The North was largely anti-slavery while the South was pro-slavery

• The South was indifferent to slavery

• The North wanted to expand slavery

What impact did 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' have on Northern society?

• It was largely ignored

• It promoted slavery

• It reduced tensions between North and South

• It led to a rise in abolitionist sentiment

Who won the election of 1860?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John C. Calhoun

• Stephen Douglas

• Andrew Jackson

What was the immediate consequence of South Carolina's action in December 1860?

• They seceded from the Union

• They declared war on the North

• They held a national conference

• They repealed several federal laws