Antebellum Era
What was this era of American history known for?
Slavery
How many years did the Civil War last for?
The Civil War lasted for 4 years
Was John Brown regarded as a role model for abolitionists?
No, John Brown was a largely controversial figure often associated with excessive violence
Why did the Anti-Federalists oppose the Constitution?
They believed it gave too much power to the central (federal) government
Which war marked the end of the Antebellum era?
The Civil War
What did the seceded states of America call themselves?
The Confederate States of America
Did John Brown participate in the Civil War?
No, John Brown died years before the Civil War
Which massacre occured in 1779?
(Hint: Crispus Attucks died in this massacre)
The Boston Massacre
Why was the Declaration of Sentiments written?
To officially express women's grievances against the American government
Was the Civil War the third deadliest war of America in its time?
The Civil War was in fact the deadliest of all American wars up to that point
John Brown took how many pro-slavery lives in the Pottowatomie Massacre?
Five pro-slavery Southerners died in the Pottowatomie Massacre
What was another name for the American Revolution?
The Independance War
Who was a writer of the Decleration of Sentiments?
(Hint: Middle name was Cady)
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
When did the Civil War start and end?
1861 to 1865
Why was John Brown hanged?
He was hanged for his part in leading the Harper's Ferry raid
Who was the Union general often credited for Union victory of the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant
Was John Brown...
a Catholic or a Calvinist?
John Brown was a Calvinist