The Dred Scott Decision
Was Dred Scott a Slave?
Yes, he was a slave owned by an Army surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri.
What did President Buchanan do like Pierce before him?
He endorsed the proslavery government of Kansas.
Was Lincoln a Republican or Democrat?
Lincoln was a Republican.
Where did Brown lead a Raid on October 16, 1859?
On the military arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia (Now West Virginia).
What did The Dred Scott decision do?
It strengthened the belief of proslavery men.
When did Kansas become a state?
January of 1861
Did Lincoln oppose slavery or did he approve of it?
He opposed slavery and wanted to prevent its spread.
What was John Browns Purpose?
His Purpose was to arm slaves and encourage them to revolt.
What did the Court affirm during Dred Scott's Trial?
They affirmed that the idea that slavery was a state not a Federal Issue.
What did the US economy suffer from?
It suffered from slower grain sales to Europe due to over-production.
What was the speech that Lincoln gave when he accepted the party's nomination to run against Douglas?
The name of the speech was called "House Divided".
When did Brown die?
On December 2, 1859.
Was Dred Scott brought before Court?
Yes, the Supreme Court ruled against him on appeal and the case was brought to Court.
What sale help the US economy recover quickly?
The sale of Cotton to foreign buyers.
What did Douglas stand for? Did he disapprove of slavery or did he promote it?
He promoted slavery.
What did Ralph Waldo say about John Browns death?
He said that his death would make the gallows as glorious as the cross.