Setting the Stage
Compromises
Important Figures
Important Terms
Maps
100
Where were railroads mostly located in the united states before the civil war began?
North
100
The Missouri compromise established this line that would determine whether a state would be a free or slave state.
36,30
100
This person won the presidential election of 1860.
Abraham Lincoln
100
Define Nullify
to cancel
100
Look at the map: What does the tan color represent?
Territories
200
According to state's rights, states could do this if they believed a federal law was unconstitutional.
Nullify, or cancel it
200
If a state was located below or south of the 36,30 line, would their state be a free or slave state?
A slave state
200
This person is known for suing for his freedom but lost.
Dredd Scott
200
Define popular sovereignty
Will of the people/the people decide
200
Look at the map: How many states joined the Confederate states AFTER 1861?
4
300
Why were railroads significant in the mid 1800s?
Transportation
people and goods
300
This compromise added two states, California and New Mexico to the union and added adjustments to the Fugitive Slave Act.
The Compromise of 1850
300
This person is known for running against Abraham Lincoln to become the senator of Illinois. He also won this election.
Stephen Douglas
300
What are the political beliefs of democrats
pro slavery
300
Look at the map: According to the 36’ 30’ line established by the Missouri Compromise, would Louisiana be added as a slave or free state.
Slave
400
This act nullified the 36,30 line.
Kansas-Nebraska Act
400
This person is known for leading a raid and arming a slave rebellion. The North and the South had different viewpoints on this person as well.
John Brown
400
What are the political beliefs of republicans
anti-slavery
400
Look at the map: Is the Michigan territory free or slave territory?
Free territory
500
This event occurred after the Kansas Nebraska Act due to tension between pro and anti slavery groups.
Bleeding Kansas
500
This person is known for his involvement or proposing both the Compromise of 1850 and the Missouri Compromise.
Henry Clay
500
Define a martyr
someone who dies for what they believe in
500
Look at the map: What represents the missouri compromise line on this map?
The red line