Regional Differences
The Armies
Key Terms
Abolition
Trivia
100
Which region (north or south) was known for its cold weather, rocky terrain, and large forests?
The North
100
Which side is the Union? Which side is the Confederacy?
North - Union
South - Confederacy
100
What does 'Popular Sovereignty" mean?
The power to decide is given to the people, by vote
100
What is abolition? What do abolitionists want?
To end slavery in the United States
100
In one word: What caused the Civil War?
Slavery
200
Which region was known for its long growing season, and large plantations?
The South
200
Which side had better generals/more military experience?
The Confederacy
200
What does to "secede" mean?
When a state leaves the country/USA
200
Why did Dred Scott go to court? What did he sue for?
Dred Scott sued for his freedom, he had been moved to a free state (Illinois) and was still enslaved.
200
How many candidates ran as a democrat in the election of 1860 (Lincoln's election)?
3
300
Which region relied on slave labor and cash crops to support their economy?
The South
300
Which side was able to produce more weapons?
The Union
300
What does it mean if something is "implicated"?
To convey, or say something, indirectly
300
What was the Underground Railroad? Was it a physical railroad underground?
A system of people and safe houses who communicated and worked together to get slaves from the South to freedom. Not an actual railroad.
300
Where is Fort Sumter?
Charleston, South Carolina
400
Which region had large urban centers, with lots of people and factories?
The North
400
Who won the first battle of the Civil War at Fort Sumter?
The Confederacy
400
What did the Missouri Compromise do?
Split the Country into half free, half slave at 36'30'
400
True or False? Lincoln was an Abolitionist
False
400
How many Southern States seceded in total?
11
500
Looking at this map, why was the South upset that Lincoln had won the election?
Not a single southern state voted for Lincoln and he still won.
500
Who had more advantages? The Union or the Confederacy? Explan.
Answers may vary
500
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act do?
States out west would decide if they wanted slavery by way of vote.
500
Who raided Harper's Ferry?
John Brown
500
What fraction of the population did slaves make up in the South prior to the Civil War
One-Third