HIST EXAM 5

How are the Missiouri compromise and compromise of 1850 different?

The Missiouri compromise is about the Louisiana Purchase, whereas the Compromise of 1850 is about the Mexican ....

which of the following does not describe Abraham Lincoln's immediate response to the secession of the southerns states?

declared war on the confederate states of America

which of the following is the event that caused the southern states to secede?

election of 1860

-"The little lady that started this war" -Author of Uncle tom's cabin -Abolitionist

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Which of the following does not describe the controversy over John Brown?

His actions at Harper's Ferry Led to the secession of the Southern States and the creation of the Confederate States of America

All northerners were considered abolitionists

FALSE

which of the following is not an advantage of the Union during the civil war?

better generals

Both sides, the union and the confederacy, believed this would be a short war

TRUE

Generally speaking, the ___________ were known to have better generals, such as Robert E. Lee, "Stonewall" Jackson, and James Longstreet

confederates

The abolitionist movement ended with the _________________, which ended slavery in the United States forever

13th amendment

___________________ can be described as a social and political movement for immediate emancipation of all slaves.

Abolitionism

Which of the following describes the position of abolitionist during the mid-1800's?

Abolitionist did not believe in slavery because they believed it was immoral and should be considered illegal

which of the following does not show Lincoln detractors with their correct reasons for opposing Lincoln?

Abolitionists who believed we should not be fighting a Civil war to end slavery but rather to bring the Union together and fight separately

____________is the president with the lowest percentage vote in the history of the United Staes

Abraham Lincoln

what was the controversy behind secession of the confederate states?

Abraham Lincoln promised to end slavery in the United States if he was elected president and southern states considered that move illegal.

-Will to fight -Ease of fighting a defensive battle -Large number of talented military leaders What is being described above?

Advantages of the confederate states

All of the following are Civil war facts, except ___________________

All northerners were abolitionist

Which of the following does not identify Harriet Tubman?

Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin

which of the following is not a true statement about Harriet Tubman and Fredrick Douglass?

Both Harriet and Fredrick were former slaves but Harriet escaped through the Underground Railroad and purchased his freedom legally.

a. Abraham Lincoln declares the secession b. Seven southern states secede c. The confederate states attack d. Abraham Lincoln wins the presidential

d,b,a,c

__________________from Laredo, was the highest ranking Hispanic officer in the Confederacy

Colonel Santos Benavides

which of the following accurately lists the events leading to the civil war?

Compromise of 1850- Kansas-Nebraska Act- Election of 1860-Southern States secede

Generally speaking, the ____________ were known to have better generals, such as Robert E. Lee, Jackson, and James Longstreet

Confederacy

The __________ had a population of 9 million, of which 3.5 million were slaves. Also, had excellent military leadership and better soldiers, as well as, the advantage of fighting a defensive war

Confederate states

Which of the following does not describe the contribution of Abraham Lincoln to the abolitionist movement? OR Which of the following does not describe the contributions of Abraham Lincoln?

Created the abolitionist newspaper called The North Star

Which of the following is not a goal of the abolitionists?

Expand slavery to the southern and western states.

Abraham Lincoln declared war on the southern states in order to end slavery

FALSE

Fredrick Douglass is known as a conductor of the Underground Railroad

FALSE

Harriet Beecher Stowe was known as "The Morses of her People"

FALSE

Many slaves were recruited to fight for the union in the early stages of the war

FALSE

a. Violence soon erupted b. Using the principle c. proslavery and free state settlers d. the Kansas-nebraska act

d,b,c,a

-Traveled around the nation & in England to speak about blah blah -First-hand experience about the evils of slavery -Gave the movement a new perspective -Created his own abolitionist Which abolitionist is being described above?

Fredrick Douglass

How did the compromise of 1850 contribute to further dividing the nation on the issue of slavery?

It included a law that allowed slave catchers to go to the northern states to capture escaped slaves and take them to the south

-Harper's Ferry attack -Pottawatta Massacre -"The Meteor of the war" -America's First Terrorist Which abolitionist is being described above?

John Brown

which of the following does not describe "Bleeding Kansas"

John Brown attempted an insurrection by attacking the Federal armory

which of the following is not true of the Kansas-nebraska Act?

Led to the secession of the southern states

which of the following is not true of the civil war?

Many slaves were recruited in the early stages of the war

why did Lincoln made no immediate move to end slavery?

NOT *Lincoln did not believe in the abolition of slavery

which of the following is not part of the Compromise of 1850?

Rest of Louisiana Purchase decided on slavery based on popular sovereignty

the difference between Robert E. Lee and George McCllan is that ___________

Robert E. Lee was astute and gave the Confederacy an opportunity to win the Civil war, whereas George McClellan was ... battlefield

To___________ can be described officially going your own way and breaking off ties. Usually, this refers to one part of a country that wants to become independent

Secede

Generally speaking the Union were known to have better politicians, such as Abraham Lincoln, Thaddeus Steves, E......

TRUE

John Brown was considered America's first terrorist by the pro-slavers

TRUE

President Lincoln made no immediate move to end slavery

TRUE

The election of 1860 is considered the most important American presidential election of all time.

TRUE

a. president election of 1860 b. attack on Harper's Ferry c. uncle tom's cabin d. compromise 0f 1850

d,c,b,a

which of the following does not describe the confederate states of America?

a nation created from emancipated slaves and led by leading abolitionist John Brown

Identify a false statement about the civil war?

The civil war is the American war with lowest casualty rate in the history of the United States

Which of the following describes the "Underground Railroad?"

a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape freedom.

which of the following does not correctly describe the different opposition to Abraham Lincoln during the civil war?

abolitionists who believed we should not be fighting a civil war to end slavery but rather to bring the Union together and fight the institution of slavery separately.

which of the following is not an advantage of the Union?

advantage of fighting a defensive war

which of the following does not identify John Brown?

advisor to Abraham Lincoln

The ______________________ had a population of 21 million and enjoyed better political leadership, as well as more industry and weapons

United States

-Author The Liberator -Mentor to Fredrick Douglass -Abolitionist

William Lloyd Garrison

_____________________ was known for his anti-slavery newspaper "The Liberator"

William Lloyd Garrison

a. John Brown and his sons b. Organized an armed c. His death deeply divided d. John Brown was tried for treason

b,a,d,c

How did the red Scott Supreme Court decision contribute to further dividing the nation on the issue of slavery?

it outraged abolitionists who saw the Supreme Court's ruling as immoral and as a way to support the expansion of slavery in the .....

which of the following describes Dred Scot decision?

it stated that black people had no legal standing in the United States and therefore had no rights

-compromise of 1850 -Kansas Nebraska Act -Dred Scott decision

pro-slavery events caused the Civil war

which of the following describes the position of pro-slaves during the mid-1800's?

pro-slaves believed they had the right to decide on whether they wanted to make slavery legal or not on the new territories

which of the following does not describe the role the book Uncle tom's Cabin played in the abolitionist movement ?

she inspired the Harper's Ferry insurrection led by John Brown

What is the main question that arose after the United States continued to expand west?

should slavery be legal in the new territories?

which of the following is not a contribution of Fredrick Douglass?

the attack on Harper's Ferry

what was Lincoln's main objective after the secession of the confederate states?

to maintain the Union together at any cost