U.S. History - Ch. 15, Sec. 3 - Questions

3. b. Despite his loss in the election, how did Lincoln become the leader of the Republican Party?

He became the leader because he put forth good arguments against slavery. He could debate, speak well, and he had good solid arguments.

1. a. What was the major issue of the newly formed Republican Party?

Slavery was the major issue of the newly formed Republican Party. The Republicans were united against the spread of slavery in the West.

2. b. How did the Dred Scott decision affect the Missouri Compromise and the expansion of slavery?

According to the Dred Scott decision, the Missouri Compromise did not have legal authority and could not prevent individuals from owning slaves (because slaves were property just like any other property). So, the Missouri Compromise failed and slavery was given the ability to spread to the new territories.

1. c. Why do you think James buchanan won the election of 1856?

Because of the way he campaigned

3. aWhy did Abraham Lincoln make slavery's expansion the central issue of the Lincoln-Douglas debates?

Lincoln made slavery the central issue because he believed that this issue would eventually tear the nation apart. He wanted everyone to think about this issue.

2. c. What problems might result from Supreme Court's ruling on to read Scott's case?

Slavery could start again

2. a. Who was Roger B. Taney, and why was he important?

Roger B. Taney was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the author of the Dred Scott Opinion.

1. b. How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act affect political parties?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act brought slavery back into the national spotlight. Abolitionists from all parties left to form a new political party, the Republican Party. The Whig party fell apart because northern and southern Whigs refused to work together. The Know-Nothing Party became popular. And the Democrats were in trouble.