Week 27 Flashcards
What was the name of the compromise that kept slavery legal?
The Three-Fifths Compromise kept slavery legal
What did the Missouri Compromise do?
It admmited Missouri as a slave state, and Maine as a free state
What does “free state” and “slave state” mean?
A free state means slavery is illegal, a slave state means slavery was legal
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act allow?
It allowed people to vote to decide if they would legalize slavery
What all political positions has Clay held?
He was a member of Congress, and served as secretary of state
How was Henry Clay involved in society?
He was involved in negotiating everything from peace treaties to territorial organization in his work.
What was his nickname?
“The Great Compromiser”
Who was Daniel Webster?
A lawyer and an orator
What was Webster criticized for? Why?
For supporting the Fugitive Slave Act, he reconginzed how difficult it would be to abolish slavery where it existed. However, he did not want slavery legalized in other territories
What is public service?
Working in the government
What did Calhoun claim?
He claimed states had the right to nullify a federal law
What does nullify mean?
To not make legal and not comply with
What did the 1832 “Gag Order” prevent?
It prevented any debate on abolishing slavery
Why was Charles Summer famous?
He delivered a speech called “Crimes aganist Kansas”
How did Preston Brooks react to Sumner’s actions?
Instead of talking it out, he struck Sumner with his walking cane. He was very angry
What did these events show?
It showed that the strong emotions and servere frustration people felt about aboliton and slavery
What happened in 1846?
The Scotts went to court in St. Louis to obtain their freedom
What was the Supreme Court’s decision in 1857 over the Dred Scott case?
The majority ruled that enslaved people were property, not citizens
How did this decision affect the country?
It only caused a greater divide in the country
Describe the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
It gave citizens the right to vote if slavery is legal or not in their territory
How did people react to this act?
People compained for or aganist slavery. Outdoor rallies were held.
How did “Bleeding Kansas” get its name?
From the violence that erupted
