Chapter 15 - Causes Of The Civil War Practice Test

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    TRUE OR FALSE? The South was known for its prominent factories and mills.

    • True
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Chapter 15 - Causes Of The Civil War Practice Test - Quiz

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    4TRUE OR FALSE? The Compromise of 1850 let California enter the Union as a free state and ensured that there would be no laws made outlawing slavery in territories. It also contained the Fugitive Slave Act which allowed bounty hunters from the South to go to the North in search of missing slaves. THis made it illegal for a person to hide runaways.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true. The Compromise of 1850 did allow California to enter the Union as a free state and it also included the Fugitive Slave Act. This act allowed slave owners or their agents to pursue and capture runaway slaves in the North and made it illegal for anyone to assist or hide escaped slaves.

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    Which state was first to seceed from the Union?

    • Texas

    • South Carolina

    • Virginia

    • California

    • Louisiana

    Correct Answer
    A. South Carolina
    Explanation
    South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. This decision was made on December 20, 1860, following the election of President Abraham Lincoln. South Carolina's secession was a significant event that ultimately led to the start of the American Civil War. The state's secession was driven by a combination of factors, including concerns over the preservation of slavery and the perceived encroachment of federal power on states' rights.

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    CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS CORRECT.Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?

    • Abraham Lincoln

    • Stephen Douglas

    • Donald Duck

    • Jefferson Davis

    • Frederick Douglas

    Correct Answer
    A. Jefferson Davis
    Explanation
    Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederate States of America. He served as the president from 1861 to 1865 during the American Civil War. Davis was a prominent political figure and played a crucial role in the formation and leadership of the Confederate government. He advocated for states' rights and the continuation of slavery, which were key issues during the Civil War. Despite his efforts, the Confederate States ultimately lost the war, leading to the abolition of slavery and the reunification of the United States.

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    This party was formed after the Kansas-Nebraska Act when the Whig Party split. The party is made up of mostly northen whigs.

    • Democratic

    • Free-soil Party

    • Republican

    Correct Answer
    A. Republican
    Explanation
    After the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Whig Party split, leading to the formation of the Republican Party. This new party mainly consisted of northern Whigs who were opposed to the expansion of slavery into new territories. The Republican Party emerged as a strong anti-slavery political force, advocating for the rights of free-soil and opposing the Democratic Party's pro-slavery stance. The Republican Party eventually became one of the major political parties in the United States.

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