Part 1 Flashcards
Popular Sovereignty is similar as ________
State Right
The idea the the people living in a state or territory should decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery
Popular Sovereignty
He was the 12th President during 1849-1850.He was called as “Old Rough’n Ready”
Zachary Taylor
Why did Zachary Taylor die?
He ate and drunk too much cherries and milk. He died a few weeks later. The doctor said that he was died by Cholera Merbus.
Admit California as a free state (31st) and enforce the Fugitive Slave Law
Compromise of 1850
This law required northern states to return runaways slaves to the south
The Fugitive Slave Law
He was the 13th President during 1850-1853. He was known as the Most Forgettable President. He believed in slavery.
Millard Fillmore
Why did many people believe in slavery?
Because 60% of economy based on Southern cotton which was produced by slaves owners.
He is the 14th President during 1853-1837. His son which was his 3rd lost child died in a train accident 3 weeks before inauguration, it effect his presidency.
Franklin Pierce
What did Franklin Pierce sign?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
She freed over 300 slaves in 19 trips during 1850’s.
Harriet Tubman
What was Harriet Tubman called?
She was called The Conductor of the Underground Railroad. She was known as Moses of her people
What are the two things sustained Harriet Tubman?
Pistol and Faith in God
She is the abolitionist who wrote Uncle Tomes Cabin which was about the slavery
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Missourians who traveled in armed groups to cast proslavery Ballot
Border Ruffians
