Causes of the Civil War
Causes Deux
Politics
Civil War 1
Civil War 2
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Which war resulted in further animosity between both Slavery and Free states and why?
The Mexican War
It led to more land which further ignited the slavery debate.
100
This treaty ended the Mexican war in 1848 
Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
100
The Dred Scott vs. Sanford supreme court ruling determined what?
A - Slaves were considered property and could be taken to any territory / state
B - Ruled that free and enslaved African- Americans were not citizens and had no rights
100
This was the Union General that won the siege of Vicksburg, and handled the surrender of Robert E Lee at Appomattox, VA
Ulysses S Grant
100
This general was in charge of Confederate forces during the Civil War
Robert E Lee
200
Why did the Dred Scott decision anger northerners?
Allowed slavery in all territories
200
What was the primary objective of Abraham Lincoln's presidency during the start of the Civil War?
Preserve the Union
200
This political candidate believed that the slavery issue needed to be resolved by political decree in the election of 1860.
Abraham Lincoln
200
The first shots of the Civil were fired here
Fort Sumter, South Carolina
200
The Battle of Gettysburg was significant because...
It was the turning point of the war, and led to the Union taking the fight to the South
300
What was the importance of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Toms Cabin?
It resulted in further support for abolitionist movements.
(It endeared Northerners to see the brutality of slavery)
300
This was the issue which caused the southern states to revolt against the Union and secede
States Rights.
300
Which political candidate believed in popular sovereignty in states / territories regarding the slave issue?
Stephen A Douglas
300
This was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War
Richmond, VA
300
This was the closing line of which speech given by Abraham Lincoln?
“…that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Gettysburg Address
400
What free state was acquired after the Mexican war?
California
(Maine)
400
This was the main cause of the Civil War according to the Union 
Slavery
400
Based on the image, why did Abraham Lincoln win the election of 1860.
The Democrat ran two candidates, dividing the party's votes.
400
What were some of the advantages which the Union army had during the Civil War? (Name three)
Better industry
Larger Population
Extensive Railroad / Communication System
400
What were some advantages of the Confederate Army during the Civil War (Name three)
They had knowledge of the terrain
They fought harder and truly believed in their cause.
Better Generals
500
This purchase resulted in more U.S territory after the Mexican War.
(Not Guadalupe Hidalgo)
Gadsden Purchase
500
What years did the Civil war take place in?
1861-1865
500
This man was president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War
Jefferson Davis
500
What was the importance of capturing the Mississippi river?
To weaken the Confederates army and split them in two.
500
This was issued during the Civil War to free all slaves in rebelling states
Emancipation Proclamation