Manifest Destiny and Sectionalism Concepts

The video discusses the causes of the Civil War, starting with Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the United States. It highlights the problems of slavery and sectionalism, economic differences between the North and South, and political and social issues. The video also covers the rise of fanaticism and the South's eventual secession following Abraham Lincoln's election.

What was the belief behind Manifest Destiny?

• The US was destined to colonize Europe.

• The US was destined to become a monarchy.

• The US was destined to spread democracy across the continent.

• The US was destined to remain a small nation.

What was the main issue with adding new states to the Union?

• Determining their state capitals.

• Choosing their official language.

• Selecting their state animals.

• Deciding whether they should be slave or free states.

What is sectionalism?

• Loyalty to a political party.

• Loyalty to a foreign nation.

• Loyalty to a specific region or interest.

• Loyalty to the entire country.

Why did the Southern states rely on slavery?

• For free labor on plantations.

• For educational purposes.

• For industrial development.

• For technological advancements.

What was the Northern economy primarily based on?

• Industry and factories.

• Mining and drilling.

• Fishing and whaling.

• Agriculture and plantations.

What was the concept of 'free soil'?

• New states should have no slavery.

• New states should have free healthcare.

• New states should have free trade.

• New states should have free education.

What was the impact of popular sovereignty on new territories?

• It allowed territories to establish their own currencies.

• It allowed territories to decide on slavery through voting.

• It allowed territories to choose their own governors.

• It allowed territories to set their own tax rates.

What was the Fugitive Slave Act?

• A law that freed all slaves.

• A law that required the return of runaway slaves.

• A law that banned slavery in the North.

• A law that allowed slaves to vote.

Who were considered fanatics during this period?

• People who advocated for industrialization.

• People who supported slavery at all costs.

• People who opposed slavery and refused to compromise.

• People who wanted to expand the US territory.

What event is associated with violent opposition to slavery in Kansas?

• The Dred Scott Decision.

• Bleeding Kansas.

• The Missouri Compromise.

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act.