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Civil War Causes
Notables
Battles
Meanings
Geography
100
This Compromise made the Fugitive Slave Law, and resulted in Texas losing New Mexico Territory
What is the Compromise of 1850
100
His Doctrine said that no European powers could invade the Western Hemisphere
Who is James Monroe
100
"Remember the Alamo" was a battle cry that honored Texans who died fighting which country's army?
What is Mexico
100
Strong patriotic feelings
What is Nationalism
100
Thomas Jefferson bought this property for $15 million
What is the Louisiana Territory
200
11 southern states "seceded" from the Union after this man won the presidential election of 1860
Who is Abraham Lincoln
200
This slave led a revolt against plantation owners, and did so "on the orders of God."
Who is Nat Turner
200
This battle between the U.S. and the British resulted in a U.S. victory, led by Andrew Jackson, weeks after the War of 1812 ended.
What is the Battle of New Orleans
200
This industry produced oil for lamps in the mid 19th century
What is the whaling industry
200
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 forced Indians to move from the east to the west of this river.
What is the Mississippi River
300
This Act gave two future states the right to slavery, despite being north of the "3630" line
What is the Kansas-Nebraska Act
300
She escaped slavery and eventually became a leader on the Underground Railroad
Who is Harriet Tubman
300
This was the battle that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
What is the Battle of Fort McHenry
300
To enslave someone, as the British did to U.S. sailors.
What is impress
300
The Monroe Doctrine said European Powers must stay out of this area of the world
What is the western hemisphere or Latin America
400
This man led a failed slave revolt at Harper's Ferry in 1859
Who is John Brown
400
This former general became President and was responsible for the Indian Removal Act
Who is Andrew Jackson
400
This war, from 1846-1848, resulted in the U.S. acquiring New Mexico, Utah, and California
What is the Mexican War
400
They explored the Louisiana Territory
Who are Lewis and Clark
400
The act involving these two territories in 1854 was a major cause of the Civil War
What are Kansas and Nebraska
500
Bonus Question: This slave "sued" the federal government over his rights to freedom. His famous court case helped lead to the Civil War.
Who is Dred Scott
500
This Kentucky Senator negotiated the Compromise of 1850
Who is Henry Clay
500
This was the location of a riot that broke out in Boston just prior to the Civil War, and was attended by Frederick Douglass.
What is the Tremont Temple
500
This industry made Lowell, MA a major U.S. city in the 1800's
What is the textile industry
500
The Compromise of 1850 banned the slave trade in this part of the U.S.
What is Washington, D.C.