Causes of the civil war Flashcards
American civil war causes
When was the American civil war?
186-1865
What were the 3 main causes of the American civil war ?
Slavery, states vs rights, economic reasons
What was the main difference between the North and South?
North wanted to abolish slavery
South wanted to expand slavery
What development made the south want slavery to expand?
Cotton gin engine
How did the north try oppose slavery?
Anti slavery society with 250,000 members
When was the Kansas Nebraska Act?
1854
Why was the Kansas Nebraska act important?
It overturned Missouri compromise and formed Kansas and Nebraska territories which led to later violence
Which president supported slavery spreading (1856)
James Buchanan
Which decision made it worse for slaves?
Dred Scott decision, saying enslaved people were not US citizens but also property
How did differing views lead to violence?
“Bleeding Kansas” 1860. Arguing over Kansas being a slave state.
What was the main division that lead to civil war?
Pro v anti slavery
How many people died in Bleeding Kansas ?
200
What was the attack on Fort Sumter?
Confederates attacked the union soldiers in Fort
Why did they attack Fort Sumter?
Lincoln said the south were not allowed to leave the union, so they attacked the fort
What other reason caused division?
The states right to self govern
What political compromise was over slavery?
Chay Compromise
Which president provoked the civil war?
Abraham Lincoln when he was elected in 1860
Why did Lincoln have an effect on slavery
As he was against it and wanted to get rid of it, however others were not keen to
How did some states react to Lincoln’s view on slavery?
Seven states left the union and formed the confederacy
How did the confederacy cause civil war?
Led to a split between the states who seceeded and the union
