The Divisive Politics of Slavery Flashcards
1
Q
Popular Sovereignty
A
The right to vote for or against slavery
2
Q
Underground Railroad
A
Secret network of people who hid slaves
3
Q
Harriet Tubman
A
Famous “conductor” on underground railroad
4
Q
Confederacy
A
The confederate states of America
5
Q
Fort Sumter
A
Union fort in Charleston
6
Q
Bull Run
A
Battle won by the confederates
7
Q
Stonewell Jackson
A
Confederate general
8
Q
Ulysses S. Grant
A
Union General
9
Q
Emancipation
A
Order issued by Lincoln freeing slaves
10
Q
Conscription
A
Drafting civilians to serve in the military
11
Q
What were two ways in which people took action against slavery
A
- Created the Underground Railroad
- The Kansas & Nebraska Act
12
Q
Advantages of the North and South
A
North
- More People
- More factories
- More food productions
- Better railroads
South
- Demand for Cotton
- Better Generals
- Soldiers eager to defend their way of life.
