The Nation Splits Apart

2.

The Fugitive Slave Act made it illegal to help _______?

Slaves
Sick Slaves
Runaway Slaves
Slave Owners

Correct Answer

A. Runaway Slaves

Explanation

The Fugitive Slave Act, enacted in 1850, made it illegal to help runaway slaves. This law required that escaped slaves be returned to their owners, even if they had reached free states. It imposed heavy penalties on individuals who aided or harbored fugitive slaves, including fines and imprisonment. The act was highly controversial and fueled the abolitionist movement, as it forced many people to choose between obeying the law and supporting the cause of freedom.

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3.

Sectionalism and National Poletics_________ was the name given to the event where John Brown killed 5 slavery supporters.

Pattawatomie Protests
John Brown Massacre
John Browns Raid
Pattawatomie Massacre

Correct Answer

A. Pattawatomie Massacre

Explanation

The correct answer is Pattawatomie Massacre. This event refers to the violent act committed by John Brown, where he killed five slavery supporters in Kansas. The term "Pattawatomie Massacre" accurately describes the incident and its location, highlighting the sectionalism and national politics surrounding the issue of slavery during that time.

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4.

Lincoln's Path to the White HouseWhen was Lincoln born?

1810
1809
1808
1811

Correct Answer

A. 1809

Explanation

Lincoln was born in 1809.

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5.

When was Lincoln's Inauguration?

April 30, 1861
January 19, 1861
February 21, 1861
March 4, 1861

Correct Answer

A. March 4, 1861

Explanation

Lincoln's Inauguration took place on March 4, 1861. This date is significant because it marks the day when Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as the 16th President of the United States. Inauguration Day is traditionally held on January 20th, but at that time, the Constitution specified that the President's term would begin on March 4th. Lincoln's inauguration was particularly important because it occurred during a time of great division in the country, with several Southern states already seceding from the Union.

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6.

What was the first state to secede?

Alabama
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina

Correct Answer

A. South Carolina

Explanation

South Carolina was the first state to secede from the United States. This occurred on December 20, 1860, following the election of President Abraham Lincoln. The secession was driven by South Carolina's concerns over the preservation of slavery and the perceived threat to their way of life. This act of secession eventually led to the formation of the Confederate States of America and the start of the American Civil War.

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7.

Robert E. Lee was a ________?

Marine
Colonel
Both
Neither

Correct Answer

A. Both

Explanation

Robert E. Lee was both a Marine and a Colonel. This means that he served in the Marine Corps and held the rank of Colonel.

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8.

When was the Republican Party born?

1854
1856
1845
1849

Correct Answer

A. 1854

Explanation

The Republican Party was born in 1854. This was the year when a group of anti-slavery activists and individuals from various political parties came together to form a new political party that opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories. The party's formation was a response to the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which allowed for the possibility of slavery in new states. The Republican Party quickly gained support in the northern states and became a major political force in the United States.

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9.

What is Not an affect of John Browns Raid?

Speeded the coming of the Civil War
Aroused widespread support for brown in the north
Caused an increase number of slave-raids in the south
Increased fear of slave revolts

Correct Answer

A. Caused an increase number of slave-raids in the south

Explanation

John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859 had several effects, but it did not cause an increase in the number of slave-raids in the South. The raid itself was a failed attempt by Brown and his followers to incite a slave rebellion. While it did increase fear of slave revolts among Southerners, it did not lead to an increase in actual slave-raids. The raid did, however, speed up the coming of the Civil War by further polarizing the North and South and highlighting the issue of slavery. It also garnered widespread support for Brown in the North, where he was seen as a martyr for the abolitionist cause.

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10.

The South SecedesJefferson Davis was originally a ______?

An Alabama Senator
A Misouri Senator
A Mississippi Senator
A Maine Senator

Correct Answer

A. A Mississippi Senator

Explanation

Jefferson Davis was originally a Mississippi Senator.

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11.

Where was the first Lincoln - Douglas Debate?

Freeport, Illenois
Ottowa, Illenois
Alton, Illenois
Galesburg, Illenois

Correct Answer

A. Ottowa, Illenois

Explanation

The first Lincoln-Douglas Debate took place in Ottowa, Illinois.

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12.

What was the first major event leading to the Civil War?

The Fall of Ft. Sumter
The Compromise of 1850
The Kansas - Nebraska Act
Lincoln's Inauguration

Correct Answer

A. The Fall of Ft. Sumter

Explanation

The Fall of Ft. Sumter was the first major event leading to the Civil War because it marked the beginning of armed conflict between the Union and Confederate forces. The Confederate forces attacked and captured Ft. Sumter, a Union stronghold in South Carolina, which was seen as an act of rebellion against the federal government. This event escalated tensions between the North and the South, ultimately leading to the outbreak of the Civil War.

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The Nation Splits Apart

The Politics of SlaveryThe Compromise of 1850 allowed _________ to enter The Union as a free state.

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The Fugitive Slave Act made it illegal to help _______?

Sectionalism and National Poletics_________ was the name given to the event where John Brown killed 5 slavery supporters.

Lincoln's Path to the White HouseWhen was Lincoln born?

When was Lincoln's Inauguration?

What was the first state to secede?

Robert E. Lee was a ________?

When was the Republican Party born?

What is Not an affect of John Browns Raid?

The South SecedesJefferson Davis was originally a ______?

Where was the first Lincoln - Douglas Debate?

What was the first major event leading to the Civil War?