A Nation Divided Flashcards
U.S. Government
What impact did the Cotton Gin have on the southern economy?
There was a booming in slavery
Who invented the Cotton Gin? And what did it do?
Eli Whitney
They took out the seeds in the cotton and it could produce thousands of cotton a day.
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Cotton/ Rice
Cotton/Tobacco
Cotton/Rice
Cotton
Cotton/Tobacco
Missouri
Texas
Kentucky
Virginia
Maryland
Tobacco
Cotton
Tobacco
Tobacco
Tobacc
What is the “Black Belt”? And what does the region today communicate to us about the legacy of slavery, and the importance of studying history?
A rich, dark soil in the south. That’s why there were many slaves working in the south because they needed them to grow crops.
How was the Bible used to justify slavery? What types of verses were “proof texted” for this purpose? (Be willing to provide a few examples)
When Noah was seen drunk and naked by his son, Ham he cursed him and said that his offspring would be different and mistreated from everyone else. Many people believed that his offspring were Black people.
Leviticus 25:44-46 It was part of the culture of the time. But, the person writing that verse was humans. That wasn’t God’s expectation of humanity, that’s what humans thought God wanted. God wants us all to be equal and live in harmony together no matter the color of their skin.
What is an abolitionist by definition?
A person who wants to stop or abolish slavery
Who was Frederick Douglass, and what role did he play in the abolition movement? (You should know a bit about his storyline and life)
Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave and abolitionist who was a famous writer and poet.
Frederick Douglass’ “4th of July for the Slave” speech is considered by many to be a masterpiece. What were the contents of this speech (in summary), and what did it communicate about slavery? Be prepared to be given a segment of this, and you will have to determine his intent, purpose, and meaning.
His speech was about how America should be ashamed of themselves. They mistreated a race just because of the color of their skin. This was the biggest downfall in American history. The 4th of July was supposed to be freedom from Great Britain. Frederick Douglass asked when it would be the African-American 4th of July. Because at the time they had not experienced freedom. He asked when it would be time.
Missouri/Maine added-Which was slave, and which was free?
Missouri was the new slave state and Maine was the new free state
What land did we gain geographically from Mexico?
California
What is to become of california
Gold Rush founded a couple years later after America had won the battle against Mexico
What was the compromise? (4 Parts)
California entered the Union without slavery
The territories of New Mexico and Utah were organized, but the slavery question was left to the settlers in each territory to decide
The Compromise also set up a stricter federal law for the return of runaway slaves: Fugitive Slave Act
To please the North, the slave trade was abolished in the District of Columbia.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Author, and its significance:
The author was a white, female abolitionist who recognized the ungodly found in the U.S. during that time period. Because she was white and a female it was significant because it speaks to more people when someone that isn’t going through the same thing recognizes what’s wrong and that it needs to be fixed.
What did Lincoln even say about the book?
He said things like she was the person that evidently started this war. Meaning she was just a tension builder for an already hard decision for the country.
What is the underground railroad?
A network of routes that helped enslaved people get to freedom.
Kansas Nebraska Act
repealed the Missouri Compromise, created two new territories, and allowed for popular sovereignty
Popular Sovereignty:
That the people of a country have the power to decide how they want to be governed
Its violation of the Missouri Compromise:
Allowing states to compromise on slavery due to popular sovereignty
Consequences of popular sovereignty:
Led to violence in Kansas and sparked the Civil War
Bleeding Kansas?:
Kansas engaged in mini-battles with people for slavery and against slavery
What did the Supreme Court’s Decision mean for the United States?
That those of black decent don’t have the same constitutional rights as someone else
Who was John Brown?
An abolitionist who seeked for slavery to end.
What type of abolitionist was he?
Racial Abolitionist
