what was the cotton Gin
A Machine that Quickly separates cotton fibers from their seeds
Who is Nat Turner
An Enslaved African That led a rebellion
What is it called when slaves violently went against their masters/owners ?
Rebellion/revolt
A process of transforming the economy from agriculture to Manufacturing.
What is the law that was passed allowing slaves owners to hunt down escaped and freed slaves ?
Fugitive Slave Act
why was slavery so important to the south ?
They profited of the labor of slaves
Agriculture
The Art and Science of Farming
What Was The Supreme Court decision in the Dread Scott Case ?
He Could not sue because he was not legally considered a Citizen
Why did John Brown raid Harper’s Ferry?
He wanted to steal weapons to arm abolitionists.
What is the Role of a State/ Circuit Court ?
State courts have jurisdiction over state laws.
(criminal and civil matters, family law)
Missouri Compromise
This legislation admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a non-slave state at the same time, so as not to upset the balance between slave and free states in the nation. It also outlawed slavery above the 36º 30' latitude line in the remainder of the Louisiana Territory.
The Role of the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme court hears cases that challenge the constitution, interprets legislation, protects civil rights, deals with disputes between states, and presides over cases that involve treaties.