Causes of the Civil War Flashcards
1
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Whig Party
A
-Clay and Webster’s party
-members had moral objections to slavery
2
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Popular sovereignty
A
states and territories would decide fro themeselves regarding slavery
3
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arsenal
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weapons are stored here
4
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secede
A
to leave
5
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fugitive
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runaway slave/ runaway criminal
6
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Border Ruffians
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pro-slavery/ cross broders and cause negative things to happen
7
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Underground Railroad
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where slaves would secrectly leave to freedom
8
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Abolitionist
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a person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or (formerly) slavery.
9
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Antebellum period
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1812-1861
10
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Kansas-Nebraska Act
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11
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Dred Scott Decision
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12
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Bleeding Kansas
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13
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Publication of Uncle Tom’s Cabin
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14
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Missouri Compromise 1820
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15
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Compromise of 1850
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