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1848-1877 12/26/2024 Flashcards

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

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It was their first presidential election.

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

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Who was the Republican nominee in the Election of 1856?

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Senator John Fremont from California.

Fremont was known for his exploration of the American West.

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

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

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

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

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Former President Millard Fillmore (13th).

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

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Who was the Democratic nominee in the Election of 1856?

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James Buchanan.

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

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What was the outcome of the Election of 1856?

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The Democratic Party won, but not by a landslide.

This indicated a competitive political landscape.

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

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It showed promise for the Republican Party.

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

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

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They attacked him as weak.

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

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

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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

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What was the lecompton constitution?

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Constitution declaring kansas a slave state

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Who was Dred Scott?

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A slave in Missouri who sued for his freedom

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

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

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

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1857

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

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Wisconsin

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Who was the judge presiding over the Dred Scott case?

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Roger Taney a democrat

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

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Missouri

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

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False

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

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The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott

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

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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

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What reason of Roger Taney did the masses disagree with?

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

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What was significant about the Scott v Stanford regarding slavery?

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

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

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Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln

They were running for the Senate seat in Illinois.

23
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What political party did Lincoln represent in the 1858 debates?

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Republican

Lincoln previously served as a Whig.

24
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What was Stephen Douglas’ platform during the debates?

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Popular sovereignty

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

25
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What key moral issue did Lincoln address in his platform?

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Slavery

26
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What was the main message of Lincoln’s ‘house-divided’ speech?

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The government cannot endure half slave/half free

This speech highlighted the unsustainable nature of a divided nation.

27
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What impact did Lincoln’s ‘house-divided’ speech have on his reputation?

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It won him fame and acclaim

This increased his visibility in national politics.

28
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Who won the Senate campaign in 1858?

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Stephen Douglas

Despite Lincoln’s strong performance, Douglas was re-elected.

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

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He became the leading contender for the Republican nomination for president in 1860

Lincoln’s ideas gained significant attention and support.

30
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What was important about Lincoln’s speech regarding his ideas of abolishing slavery?

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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.

31
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Who was John Brown?

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A radical Northern abolitionist who attempted to start a slave uprising in Virginia

John Brown is known for his extreme measures in the fight against slavery.

32
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What was the goal of John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry?

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To arm slaves with guns and create a revolt

Brown aimed to incite a larger uprising among enslaved people.

33
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What did John Brown lead an attack on?

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A federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry

This location was significant for its military supplies.

34
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Who accompanied John Brown during the raid?

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His 4 sons and former slaves

Brown’s group was small but determined.

35
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Who captured John Brown and his group?

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Federal troops under the command of General Robert E. Lee

Lee’s involvement was significant as he later became a prominent figure in the Civil War.

36
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What were John Brown and his group tried for?

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Treason

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

37
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What was the outcome of John Brown’s trial?

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They were convicted and hanged

Brown’s execution made him a martyr for the abolitionist cause.

38
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Who was the Republican candidate in the Election of 1860?

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Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln’s platform was that slavery must not be allowed in the territories.

39
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What was Abraham Lincoln’s platform in the Election of 1860?

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Slavery must not be allowed in the territories.

40
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Who represented the Northern Democrats in the Election of 1860?

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Stephen Douglas

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

41
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What was Stephen Douglas’s platform in the Election of 1860?

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

42
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Who was the Constitutional Unionist candidate in the Election of 1860?

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John Bell

Bell’s platform was that the federal government should support slavery and also defend the Union.

43
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What was John Bell’s platform in the Election of 1860?

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

44
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Who was the Southern Democrat candidate in the Election of 1860?

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John Breckinridge

Breckinridge’s platform was that the federal government must protect slavery.

45
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What was John Breckinridge’s platform in the Election of 1860?

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The federal government must protect slavery.

46
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Fill in the blank: The platform of John Bell in the Election of 1860 was that the federal government should support _______.

A

slavery.

47
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True or False: Abraham Lincoln was from Kentucky.

A

False

Lincoln was from Illinois.

48
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True or False: Stephen Douglas believed in popular sovereignty regarding slavery.

A

True.

49
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Why was the election in favor of Abraham Lincoln?

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

50
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What was Lincoln’s view on slavery? ?

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

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