1848-1877 12/26/2024 Flashcards
What was significant about the Election of 1856 for the Republican Party?
It was their first presidential election.
This marked the Republicans’ emergence as a national political force.
Who was the Republican nominee in the Election of 1856?
Senator John Fremont from California.
Fremont was known for his exploration of the American West.
What were the 3 key components of the Republican platform in 1856?
No expansion in slavery, free homesteads, and protective tariffs.
These positions appealed to various factions within the party and the electorate.
Who was the Know-Nothing nominee in the Election of 1856?
Former President Millard Fillmore (13th).
The Know-Nothing Party was known for its anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic sentiments.
Who was the Democratic nominee in the Election of 1856?
James Buchanan.
Buchanan was previously the Secretary of State and became the 15th President.
What was the outcome of the Election of 1856?
The Democratic Party won, but not by a landslide.
This indicated a competitive political landscape.
What did the 1856 election results indicate for the Republican Party?
It showed promise for the Republican Party.
Despite losing, the Republicans were gaining traction in national politics.
How did Republicans view President James Buchanan during the 1856 election?
They attacked him as weak.
This criticism was part of their strategy to position themselves as a stronger alternative.
What was president James Buchanans view on the Lecompton Constitution? How did congress react?
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
What was the lecompton constitution?
Constitution declaring kansas a slave state
Who was Dred Scott?
A slave in Missouri who sued for his freedom
What was the key argument Dred Scott made in his lawsuit?
His residence on free soil made him a citizen and nullified his status as a slave
In which year was the Dred Scott v. Sandford case decided?
1857
Which state did Dred Scott live in for two years that was considered a free state?
Wisconsin
Who was the judge presiding over the Dred Scott case?
Roger Taney a democrat
Fill in the blank: Dred Scott was a slave in _______.
Missouri
True or False: Dred Scott was granted his freedom by the Supreme Court.
False
What was the outcome of the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?
The Supreme Court ruled against Dred Scott
What were Roger Taneys three reasons for declaring Dred Scott a slave?
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
What reason of Roger Taney did the masses disagree with?
Missouri compromise was unconstitutional according to Taney so Wisconsin (North) isn’t a free state in the first place
What was significant about the Scott v Stanford regarding slavery?
It was the first time a slave sued for freedom and riled other slaves and abolitionists up.
Who were the main candidates in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln
They were running for the Senate seat in Illinois.
What political party did Lincoln represent in the 1858 debates?
Republican
Lincoln previously served as a Whig.
What was Stephen Douglas’ platform during the debates?
Popular sovereignty
This concept allowed states to decide on the legality of slavery.
What key moral issue did Lincoln address in his platform?
Slavery
What was the main message of Lincoln’s ‘house-divided’ speech?
The government cannot endure half slave/half free
This speech highlighted the unsustainable nature of a divided nation.
What impact did Lincoln’s ‘house-divided’ speech have on his reputation?
It won him fame and acclaim
This increased his visibility in national politics.
Who won the Senate campaign in 1858?
Stephen Douglas
Despite Lincoln’s strong performance, Douglas was re-elected.
What was the outcome for Lincoln after the debates despite losing the campaign?
He became the leading contender for the Republican nomination for president in 1860
Lincoln’s ideas gained significant attention and support.
What was important about Lincoln’s speech regarding his ideas of abolishing slavery?
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.
Who was John Brown?
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.
What was the goal of John Brown’s raid at Harpers Ferry?
To arm slaves with guns and create a revolt
Brown aimed to incite a larger uprising among enslaved people.
What did John Brown lead an attack on?
A federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry
This location was significant for its military supplies.
Who accompanied John Brown during the raid?
His 4 sons and former slaves
Brown’s group was small but determined.
Who captured John Brown and his group?
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.
What were John Brown and his group tried for?
Treason
The trial highlighted the tensions between North and South regarding slavery.
What was the outcome of John Brown’s trial?
They were convicted and hanged
Brown’s execution made him a martyr for the abolitionist cause.
Who was the Republican candidate in the Election of 1860?
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln’s platform was that slavery must not be allowed in the territories.
What was Abraham Lincoln’s platform in the Election of 1860?
Slavery must not be allowed in the territories.
Who represented the Northern Democrats in the Election of 1860?
Stephen Douglas
Douglas’s platform was that popular sovereignty should decide the issue of slavery in the territories when they become states.
What was Stephen Douglas’s platform in the Election of 1860?
Popular sovereignty should decide the issue of slavery in the territories when they become states.
Who was the Constitutional Unionist candidate in the Election of 1860?
John Bell
Bell’s platform was that the federal government should support slavery and also defend the Union.
What was John Bell’s platform in the Election of 1860?
The federal government should support slavery and also defend the Union.
Who was the Southern Democrat candidate in the Election of 1860?
John Breckinridge
Breckinridge’s platform was that the federal government must protect slavery.
What was John Breckinridge’s platform in the Election of 1860?
The federal government must protect slavery.
Fill in the blank: The platform of John Bell in the Election of 1860 was that the federal government should support _______.
slavery.
True or False: Abraham Lincoln was from Kentucky.
False
Lincoln was from Illinois.
True or False: Stephen Douglas believed in popular sovereignty regarding slavery.
True.
Why was the election in favor of Abraham Lincoln?
He was already liked and the democrats split their representatives to have 2
What was Lincoln’s view on slavery? ?
It should not be allowed in the territory’s.
He did NOT say to end slavery
