The Road to the Civil War (Part 2)

Question 1

What did John Brown do?

Answer 1

Proslavery men raided the town of Lawrence, so he struck back. Went to the town of Pottawatomie Creek. That led to more violence.

Question 2

Explain the Dred Scott Case.

Answer 2

Dred Scott was a slave in Missouri. He and his owner moved to Illinois and then Wisconsin, both free states. When they moved back to Missouri, the owner died. Wanted to be free. Went to court, but he lost.

Question 3

What year was the Republican Party formed?

Answer 3

1854

Question 4

How many states left the Union after Lincoln was elected?

Answer 4

7