Civil War Flashcards
What was the primary cause of the Civil War?
The primary cause of the Civil War was the disagreement over the institution of slavery.
True or False: The Missouri Compromise was an attempt to resolve the issue of slavery in new territories.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1854 allowed settlers in new territories to decide on the legality of slavery.
Kansas-Nebraska
Who was the president of the Confederate States during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis
What event is widely considered the spark that ignited the Civil War?
The attack on Fort Sumter
Which abolitionist is known for leading a raid on Harpers Ferry?
John Brown
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key issue leading to the Civil War? A) Tariffs B) Immigration C) States’ Rights D) Both A and C
D) Both A and C
What was the significance of the Dred Scott v. Sandford decision?
It ruled that African Americans could not be citizens and that Congress had no authority to prohibit slavery in federal territories.
True or False: The Compromise of 1850 admitted California as a free state.
True
Who was the author of ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
Underground Railroad
What was the main goal of the Republican Party when it was founded in the 1850s?
To oppose the expansion of slavery into the territories.
Which battle is known as the first major battle of the Civil War?
The First Battle of Bull Run
Multiple Choice: Which state was the first to secede from the Union? A) Virginia B) South Carolina C) Texas D) Georgia
B) South Carolina
What economic system was primarily supported by the Southern states?
Agricultural economy based on slave labor.
