1848-1877 12/26/2024

Question 1

What was significant about the Election of 1856 for the Republican Party?

Answer 1

It was their first presidential election.

This marked the Republicans’ emergence as a national political force.

Question 2

Who was the Republican nominee in the Election of 1856?

Answer 2

Senator John Fremont from California.

Fremont was known for his exploration of the American West.

Question 3

What were the 3 key components of the Republican platform in 1856?

Answer 3

No expansion in slavery, free homesteads, and protective tariffs.

These positions appealed to various factions within the party and the electorate.

Question 4

Who was the Know-Nothing nominee in the Election of 1856?

Answer 4

Former President Millard Fillmore (13th).

The Know-Nothing Party was known for its anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic sentiments.

Question 5

Who was the Democratic nominee in the Election of 1856?

Answer 5

James Buchanan.

Buchanan was previously the Secretary of State and became the 15th President.

Question 6

What was the outcome of the Election of 1856?

Answer 6

The Democratic Party won, but not by a landslide.

This indicated a competitive political landscape.

Question 7

What did the 1856 election results indicate for the Republican Party?

Answer 7

It showed promise for the Republican Party.

Despite losing, the Republicans were gaining traction in national politics.

Question 8

How did Republicans view President James Buchanan during the 1856 election?

Answer 8

They attacked him as weak.

This criticism was part of their strategy to position themselves as a stronger alternative.

Question 9

What was president James Buchanans view on the Lecompton Constitution? How did congress react?

Answer 9

Buchanan asked congress to accept the document saying kansas was a slave state - this shows the border ruffians plan worked as the ballot was in favor of a slave state. Congress rejected the document since obviously something g was fishy since kansas was anti slavery

Question 10

What was the lecompton constitution?

Answer 10

Constitution declaring kansas a slave state

Question 11

Who was Dred Scott?

Answer 11

A slave in Missouri who sued for his freedom

Question 12

What was the key argument Dred Scott made in his lawsuit?

Answer 12

His residence on free soil made him a citizen and nullified his status as a slave

Question 13

In which year was the Dred Scott v. Sandford case decided?

Answer 13

1857

Question 14

Which state did Dred Scott live in for two years that was considered a free state?

Answer 14

Wisconsin

Question 15

Who was the judge presiding over the Dred Scott case?

Answer 15

Roger Taney a democrat

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Dred Scott was a slave in _______.

Answer 16

Missouri

Question 17

True or False: Dred Scott was granted his freedom by the Supreme Court.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?

Answer 18

The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott

Question 19

What were Roger Taneys three reasons for declaring Dred Scott a slave?

Answer 19

R1- Dred Scott didn’t have the ability to sue in the first place because he was a slave
R2- congress doesn’t have the right to deprive someone of their property (slave = property)
R3- Missouri compromise was unconstitutional according to Taney so Wisconsin (North) isn’t a free state in the first place

Question 20

What reason of Roger Taney did the masses disagree with?

Answer 20

Missouri compromise was unconstitutional according to Taney so Wisconsin (North) isn’t a free state in the first place

Question 21

What was significant about the Scott v Stanford regarding slavery?

Answer 21

It was the first time a slave sued for freedom and riled other slaves and abolitionists up.

Question 22

Who were the main candidates in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

Answer 22

Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln

They were running for the Senate seat in Illinois.

Question 23

What political party did Lincoln represent in the 1858 debates?

Answer 23

Republican

Lincoln previously served as a Whig.

Question 24

What was Stephen Douglas’ platform during the debates?

Answer 24

Popular sovereignty

This concept allowed states to decide on the legality of slavery.

Question 25

What key moral issue did Lincoln address in his platform?

Answer 25

Slavery

Question 26

What was the main message of Lincoln's 'house-divided' speech?

Answer 26

The government cannot endure half slave/half free ## Footnote This speech highlighted the unsustainable nature of a divided nation.

Question 27

What impact did Lincoln's 'house-divided' speech have on his reputation?

Answer 27

It won him fame and acclaim ## Footnote This increased his visibility in national politics.

Question 28

Who won the Senate campaign in 1858?

Answer 28

Stephen Douglas ## Footnote Despite Lincoln's strong performance, Douglas was re-elected.

Question 29

What was the outcome for Lincoln after the debates despite losing the campaign?

Answer 29

He became the leading contender for the Republican nomination for president in 1860 ## Footnote Lincoln's ideas gained significant attention and support.

Question 30

What was important about Lincoln’s speech regarding his ideas of abolishing slavery?

Answer 30

He didn’t specify if he was pro or against slavery just said that the North and South had to be united so it can be inferred either way.

Question 31

Who was John Brown?

Answer 31

A radical Northern abolitionist who attempted to start a slave uprising in Virginia ## Footnote John Brown is known for his extreme measures in the fight against slavery.

Question 32

What was the goal of John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry?

Answer 32

To arm slaves with guns and create a revolt ## Footnote Brown aimed to incite a larger uprising among enslaved people.

Question 33

What did John Brown lead an attack on?

Answer 33

A federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry ## Footnote This location was significant for its military supplies.

Question 34

Who accompanied John Brown during the raid?

Answer 34

His 4 sons and former slaves ## Footnote Brown's group was small but determined.

Question 35

Who captured John Brown and his group?

Answer 35

Federal troops under the command of General Robert E. Lee ## Footnote Lee's involvement was significant as he later became a prominent figure in the Civil War.

Question 36

What were John Brown and his group tried for?

Answer 36

Treason ## Footnote The trial highlighted the tensions between North and South regarding slavery.

Question 37

What was the outcome of John Brown's trial?

Answer 37

They were convicted and hanged ## Footnote Brown's execution made him a martyr for the abolitionist cause.

Question 38

Who was the Republican candidate in the Election of 1860?

Answer 38

Abraham Lincoln ## Footnote Lincoln's platform was that slavery must not be allowed in the territories.

Question 39

What was Abraham Lincoln's platform in the Election of 1860?

Answer 39

Slavery must not be allowed in the territories.

Question 40

Who represented the Northern Democrats in the Election of 1860?

Answer 40

Stephen Douglas ## Footnote Douglas's platform was that popular sovereignty should decide the issue of slavery in the territories when they become states.

Question 41

What was Stephen Douglas's platform in the Election of 1860?

Answer 41

Popular sovereignty should decide the issue of slavery in the territories when they become states.

Question 42

Who was the Constitutional Unionist candidate in the Election of 1860?

Answer 42

John Bell ## Footnote Bell's platform was that the federal government should support slavery and also defend the Union.

Question 43

What was John Bell's platform in the Election of 1860?

Answer 43

The federal government should support slavery and also defend the Union.

Question 44

Who was the Southern Democrat candidate in the Election of 1860?

Answer 44

John Breckinridge ## Footnote Breckinridge's platform was that the federal government must protect slavery.

Question 45

What was John Breckinridge's platform in the Election of 1860?

Answer 45

The federal government must protect slavery.

Question 46

Fill in the blank: The platform of John Bell in the Election of 1860 was that the federal government should support _______.

Answer 46

slavery.

Question 47

True or False: Abraham Lincoln was from Kentucky.

Answer 47

False ## Footnote Lincoln was from Illinois.

Question 48

True or False: Stephen Douglas believed in popular sovereignty regarding slavery.

Answer 48

True.

Question 49

Why was the election in favor of Abraham Lincoln?

Answer 49

He was already liked and the democrats split their representatives to have 2

Question 50

What was Lincoln’s view on slavery? ?

Answer 50

It should not be allowed in the territory’s. He did NOT say to end slavery