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Chapter 15 Review

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Wilmot Proviso Outlawed slavery in any territory acquired by the US. (never passed)
Compromise of 1850 Plan evening out the unbalance of slavery and free states in the US while still allowing the US to expand.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Book outlining the life of a slave
Fugitive Slave Act Stated all slaves must be returned to their owners. No matter their location.
popular sovereignty The idea that political power lies within the governed
Kansas-Nebraska Act A territory divided in 2. Territories would then vote on wether or not they like slavery.
Dred Scott v. Sanford A supreme court case. A slave (Dred Scott) sued for his freedom after his owner took him to a free state. The court ruled against the slave.
Harpers Ferry An attack meant to inspire slaves and get them to fight for their freedom.
Confederate States of America The nation the slave states that seceded made.
Stephen Douglass Candidate for president. An active politician in the slavery issues
Harriet Beacher Stowe Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin
John Brown Abolition extremist and violent aggravator.
Abraham Lincoln president of the Union during the civil war
Jefferson Davis First president of the Confederate States of America
How did Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun, and Daniel Webster lead this country. They all fought hard for their stance on slavery. They also were great representatives and were known for their rashness, compromises, and debates.
Provide examples of laws, compromises, and legislation that these men passed. Compromise of 1850, Fugitive Slave Act, American System, Kansas-Nebraska Act, etc.
How did Dred Scott v. Sanford affect life in the US? It showed how slaves would be treated in the court system. Also, the south took it as a victory.
Describe the conflicts of states rights and nullification and how it led to the civil war. The issue of the north passing laws with disregard to the south made the south retaliate with these procedures and eventually succession.
How did the US divide itself up along economic issues? The country was really split on agricultural, slave states and industrial, free states.
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