causes of the civil war Flashcards
Who was Dred Scott? What decision was reached in Dred Scott v. Sandford?
Dred Scott was an African American who was sued for his freedom. unfortunately Dred Scott didn’t win the case because they said he was property.
Who led the Raid on Harpers Ferry? What was at Harpers Ferry that he was after? What was his goal? What was the result?
John Brown led herpers Ferry.
He was after guns &ammo.
his goal was to lead the slaves to revolt against southern plantation owners.
Who was Abraham Lincoln? What events should you connect with him (pre-war only please?)
Abraham was a republican. Also Lincoln was against kansas-Nebraska act and slavery.
What does it mean to secede?
separate
What happened at Fort Sumter in South Carolina? Why is that significant?
The Fort Resistance
