Chapter 10: Sectionalism and Secession #1
The North consisted of _______ states.
The South consisted of ___________ states.
North: Free states
South: Slave states
Why were some people in Louisiana unsure about leaving the Union and joining the secession?
New Orleans' economy relied heavily on Northern and international trade.
Which was the Republican Party’s stance on slavery during the 1860 election?
a. All slavery must be abolished.
b. Slavery could continue in current slave states only. (no further expansion of slavery)
c. Slavery should be abolished in all states but not territories.
d. Slavery would be allowed to continue in current and future states.
B. Slavery could continue in current slave states only. (no further expansion of slavery)
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?
It tried to set a border or permanent division between slave and free states.
When did Louisiana secede from the Union?
a. June 1, 1900
b. July 20, 1801
c. January 26, 1861
January 26, 1861
Which best explains the Fugitive Slave Act?
a. It allowed for continued international slave trading.
b. It fined judges who rejected a slave owner’s claim.
c. It allowed runaway slaves to remain free if they reached a free state.
d. It required all citizens to assist officials in the locating and return of escaped slaves.
D. It required all citizens to assist officials in the locating and return of escaped slaves.
Who was the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin?
What was this book about?
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin. This book addressed the evils of slavery by discussing Uncle Tom's experiences with his abusive owner.
Which explains why southern states supported the institution of slavery?
a. It was part of their religious beliefs.
b. Farmers could not grow crops without slaves.
c. Their economic system was dependent on slave labor.
d. The industrialized southern states depended on slaves to work in factories.
C. Their economic system was dependent on slave labor.
8. Which conclusion can be drawn about the role of the Mississippi in the Union strategy?
a. The Mississippi was not as important as the Red River.
b. Controlling the Mississippi was not part of the Union’s strategy.
c. Much of the Union’s strategy depended on controlling the Mississippi.
d. Annual flooding made it too difficult for the Union to use the river to their advantage.
C. Much of the Union's strategy depended on controlling the Mississippi.
In the election of 1860, who represented the Republicans, and how did this person feel about slavery?
Abraham Lincoln represented the Republicans and he opposed the expansion of slavery.
Which was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850?
a. settle tax disputes
b. settle trade disputes
c. settle disputes over slavery
C. Settle disputes over slavery
Which explains why Abraham Lincoln’s name was left off the Louisiana ballot in 1860?
a. Louisiana did not recognize the Republican Party.
b. Lincoln’s stand on slavery made him an enemy of Louisiana.
c. The Republican Party did not meet the deadline to get Lincoln’s name on the ballot.
d. The printer left Lincoln’s name off intentionally because he did not want Lincoln to win.
B. Lincoln's stand on slavery made him an enemy of Louisiana.
Why did Louisiana leave Abraham Lincoln's name off of their ballot and after he won, how did the Southerners feel and why? This led to the Southern states ____________ away from what?
Louisiana left his name off of their ballot because of his stance/belief on slavery. Southerners felt cheated because his name wasn't on their ballot...this led to the start of seceded from the Union.
Which is an example of sectionalism?
a. leading a slave revolt
b. creating a new political party
c. dividing the nation based on slave or free
d. dividing Congress into the Senate and House of Representatives
C. Dividing the nation based on slave or free