Antebellum Era
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
SLAVERY
Where did the South initiate the Civil War with a surprise attack?
FORT SUMTER
What amendment would abolish slavery, allowing former slaves to move wherever they want?
THIRTEENTH AMENDMENT
What amendment states the Federal Government can not implement a national religion?
FIRST AMENDMENT
How many countries are there in the world?
195
What state saw riots for two years between pro-slavery supporters and abolitionists when deciding on whether or not they would allow slavery?
KANSAS
APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE
What are TWO ways that the 15th Amendment was impacted in the South?
POLL TAXES AND LITERACY TESTS
What set the precedent that a territory needs 60,000 people to become a state?
NORTHWEST ORDINANCE
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118
Who attempted to sue for his freedom, but he was ruled as property?
DRED SCOTT
BULL RUN
What organization that would provide job training, housing, and educational opportunities to former slaves?
FREEDMEN'S BUREAU
What are TWO things the Chinese are known for doing once they immigrated to the United States?
BUILDING THE RAILROADS / MINING FOR GOLD
How many miles away is the moon from the earth?
238,900
What allowed Southern plantation owners to use federal funding to capture runaway slaves AND free African-Americans?
FUGITIVE SLAVE LAW
EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
Who was the first African-American to serve as a Congressmen as a result of now being a citizen?
HIRAM REVELS
When did President Washington tell the country to refrain from forming political parties and to stay neutral?
How many earths could fit in Jupiter?
1,300
MISSOURI COMPROMISE
What are TWO ways the Confederacy was impacted by losing the battle at Vicksburg?
THE SOUTH WAS SPLIT IN TWO / THE SOUTH LOST ITS MAIN SUPPLY LINE
JIM CROW LAWS
What movement called for people to observe nature to find their full potential?
TRANSCENDENTALISM
How many times per day does your heart beat on average?
100,000