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Causes of the Civil War
Harriet Beecher Stowe
She wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin in an effort to gain
support for the abolitionist movement.
Frederick Douglass
He edited The North Star in 1845 as an abolitionist.
William Lloyd Garrison
He wrote The Liberator in 1831 in support of the abolitionist movement.
John Brown
This man intended to arm slaves and start a rebellion
at Harper’s Ferry.
What was Harper’s Ferry?
John Brown hated slavery. Led a group of people to take a
military arsenal. He wanted to give weapons to slaves so they
could revolt.
The rebellion was unsuccessful and John Brown was hanged – Southerners were enraged by Northerners reactions to his
death
What is the importance of Fort Sumter?
First shot fired in theCivil War. April 12, 1961
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Dred Scott sued for his freedom.
The Supreme Court ruled:Slaves are propertyNo African American can be a citizen
The Missouri Compromise of 1820 is unconstitutional
The Fugitive Slave Act
A law that authorized the arrest of escaped slaves in states where slavery was
illegal. It made it illegal to help runaway slaves and
no fugitive had a right to a jury trial.
Compromise of 1850
To please the North: California would be admitted as a free state.
The slave trade would be abolished in Washington D.C.
To please the South: New Mexico and Utah Territories would be able to decide the issue of slavery by a
majority vote. (popular sovereignty)
Missouri Compromise
Missouri was admitted to the Union as a slave state and Maine
was admitted as a free state. It also created the 36-30 line, that is later
ruled unconstitutional.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Repealed the Missouri Compromise. Allowed the
Kansas and Nebraska territories to decide slavery by
popular sovereignty.
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
This book, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe, is contributed to leading to
the Civil War.
Popular Sovereignty
The people have the power to make political
decisions.
What was the impact of slavery on the economy in the South?
It was based on plantation agriculture – slavery - and it
allowed the farmers to become wealthy
What impact did the cotton gin have on
slavery in the South?
It increased slavery by creating more demand for
laborers.
The Election of 1860
There are 4 presidential candidates. Abraham Lincoln is
elected. The South is very upset and threatens to secede.
Which state seceded first?
South Carolina
What were the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
Presidential candidates Lincoln and Douglas held a series of debates where they argued
about slavery and secession.
Republican Party
A new party that was against slavery. It was made up of
Northern Whigs, Free-Soilers and a few Northern Democrats.