Tensions Erupt into War Flashcards
Who was Dred Scott? What decision was reached in the Dred Scott v. Sanford?
Dred Scott was a former salve. The decision reached in Dred Scott v. Sanford was that slaves were not considered people, but were considered property. It’s unconstitutional to prohibit slavery in any of the territories.
Who led the raid on Harpers Ferry? What was at Harpers Ferry that he was after? What was his goal? What was his result?
John Brown led the raid on Harpers Ferry. He went to Harpers Ferry to get weapons for his slaves for a revolt. His goal was to attack pro-slavery people. He was convicted of treason and was sentenced to death.
Who was Abraham Lincoln? What events could you connect him with?
Abraham Lincoln was a republican and abolitionist who was elected president in 1860. You could connect him to the Kansas-Nebraska act because he spoke out about it.
What does it mean to secede?
Secede means to withdraw from a union or alliance.
What happened at Fort Sumter in South Carolina? Why is that significant?
Fort Sumter refused to surrender to the Confederacy, the Union worked to support and resupply those in the fort trying to keep the Confederates out. This is significant because it was the start of the Civil War.
