Causes of The American Civil War

What is Manifest Destiny?

What was the Missouri Compromise primarily concerned with?

• Establishing trade with Native American tribes

• Balancing the number of free and slave states

• Developing new agricultural techniques

• Expanding the U.S. military presence

What was the primary goal of the United States' expansion in the early 19th century?

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To balance the number of free and slave states

• To create a buffer zone against Canada

• To fulfill the belief in Manifest Destiny

How much money did the US government initially offer Mexico in exchange for their territory?

• 10 million

• 30 million

• 20 million

• 50 dollars

What was the Kanas-Nebraska Act?

(a)   was the last state admitted to the United States before the Civil War.

What was a major cause of tension between the North and South?

• Disputes over the national anthem

• Conflicts over fishing rights

• Cultural and economic differences, especially regarding slavery

• Disagreements over trade tariffs

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The signing of the Missouri Compromise

• The Dred Scott decision