Slavery
What state joined as a slave state in the Missouri Compromise?
Missouri
What side benefited most from the tariffs?
North
What were the two main causes of the Civil War?
(For 500)
Tariffs
Slavery
What sport does Serena Williams play?
Tennis
Who is the villain in the movie "The Little Mermaid"?
Ursula
What state joined as a free state in the Missouri Compromise?
Maine
What remained balanced due to the Missouri Compromise?
(for 400)
Senate
What happened as a result of the Dred Scott decision?
A. border states freed their slaves
B. abolitionists increased their efforts to free slaves
C. anti-slavery laws were enforced in the South
B. Abolitionist increased their efforts to free slaves
Who is the current oldest player in the NBA?
Lebron James
In the movie "Titanic" who plays the main character Jack Dawson?
Leonardo Dicaprio
What court case involved a former slave suing for his freedom?
Dred Scott v Sanford
Why did southerners resist the abolitionist effort?
Slavery helped their economy (helped them make money)
Who would most likely have cheered about the Dred Scott decision?
South
Who did the Houston Astros beat in the 2022 World Series?
Philadelphia Phillies
What U.S state has the lowest crime rate?
Vermont
What principle was used to determine if slavery was legal in the Kansas Nebraska Act?
Popular Sovereignty
What compromise admitted California as a free state and gave the other western territories the ability to vote on slavery?
Compromise of 1850
What determined how runaway slaves would be returned to their owner?
Fugitive Slave Law
What European soccer team holds the record for the most Champions League Titles?
Real Madrid
Who is the antagonist in the movie Toy Story 2?
Stinky Pete the Prospector
Why did southern legislators vote to secede from the Union?
They feared Lincoln would abolish slavery
They believed the states had the right to nullify federal laws
What did they name the conflict involving the Kansas Nebraska Act?
Bleeding Kansas
What ruled African Americans cannot be U.S. citizens?
Dred Scott v Sanford
What U.S sports city do all of their professional teams wear the same color?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
In the movie Forrest Gump where did Forrest play college football?
(For 1000)
University of Alabama