Republic of Texas
The Republic of Texas declared its independence from this Country....
Mexico
What is a fugitive?
Someone who escapes and runs away
The people of each territory could vote upon what according to the act?
Slavery
What two locations did enslaved African Americans escape to using the underground railroad?
North and Canda
During the Senate election, Lincoln lost to his opponent....
Stephon Douglas
Border disputes between Texas and Mexico led to which war?
Mexican-American War
How many parts are there to the Missouri Compromise?
3
The territory of Kansas/Nebraska was voted to be a slave or free state?
SLAVE STATE
What was the underground railroad?
An organized system to help enslaved African Americans escape.
What did Stephon Douglas believe about slavery?
He believed that each state had the right to vote if they wanted slavery or not.
What 2 things were passed/allowed during the Compromise of 1850?
1. California was admitted as a free state.
2. The North agreed to the fugitive slave act to satisfy the South
Why did Kansas get the name "Bleeding Kansas"
They got the name "Bleeding Kansas" because violence struck out due to vote over slavery.
What is an abolitionist?
A person who wants to abolish slavery.
What does "seceded" mean?
To seperate
The Compromise of 1850: California applied to join the Union as a free state. In order to satisfy the South, the North agreed to which act?
Fugitive Slave Act
What happened during the Dred Scott Case? Summarize
In 1857, the court ruled that he was enslaved.
The states that seceded from the Union formed their own country called....
The Confederate States of America
What are the 3 parts to the Missouri Compromise?
1. Missouri was admitted as a slave state and Maine was admitted as a free state.
2. An imaginary line called the Mason Dixion was created to separate the states.
3. Above the line equals free. If you were below line you were considered enslaved.
Summarize the John Brown Case
John Brown attacked Harper's Ferrt, Virginia so he could attacked slave supporters. He decided to steal weapons from Harper's Ferry along with 21 other men but they were unsuccessful.
The Confederates elected who as their president?
Jefferson Davis?