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1. Dred Scott felt that he should be free. Why?
2. In the Dred Scott Decision, the Supreme Court decided what?
3. The Dred Scott decision ruled that Congress can’t ban slavery in the territories. Why not?
4. Define “slavocracy.”
5. Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass felt that President Buchanan and the Supreme Court were being influenced by whom?
pp. 269-270
6. Why did Abraham Lincoln challenge Stephen A. Douglas to a series of debates?
7. How did Lincoln’s ideas differ from Douglas’s?
8. In his famous House Divided speech, Lincoln claimed that the nation ultimately would have to decide if slavery was to be allowed ____ or ____.
9. Douglas argued that territories could exclude slavery by refusing to protect the rights of enslavers. This was known as his ____ Doctrine (named after the city in Illinois where he gave the speech).
10. Which of the two candidates wanted a unified nation rather than a loose collection of states?
pp. 270-271
11. In 1859, John Brown led a raid in Harpers Ferry, Virginia. What was his goal?
12. John Brown hoped to die a martyr. What is a martyr?
p. 272
13. Who won the Presidential election of 1860, becoming the 16th President of the U.S.?
pp. 272-273
14. Define “secede.”
15. Because of the election of Lincoln, which state seceded on December 20, 1860?
pp. 273-274
16. Soon afterwards, how many other states seceded?
17. Who did the Confederate States of America elect as their first president?
18. Define “inaugural.”
19. In his first Inaugural Address, Lincoln expressed what opinion of the Confederate States of America?
20. Though Lincoln was anti-slavery, Lincoln hoped to reassure Southerners by saying what?
21. In his Address, Lincoln said that the North and the South would one day come together when people were touched by what? (6 words)
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Dred Scott believed he should be free because he had lived for extended periods in free territory where slavery was prohibited.
The Supreme Court decided that African Americans were not citizens and could not sue in federal court, and it ruled that Congress could not ban slavery in the territories, effectively striking down the Missouri Compromise.
Because the Court held that enslaved people were property protected by the Fifth Amendment, it ruled Congress could not deprive owners of that property by banning slavery in the territories.
Slavocracy means a political system or ruling class dominated by slaveholders and pro-slavery interests.
Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass felt that President Buchanan and the Supreme Court were being influenced by the slave power, meaning Southern slaveholders.
Lincoln challenged Stephen A. Douglas to a series of debates to contest the Illinois Senate seat and force a public debate over slavery and popular sovereignty.
Lincoln opposed the expansion of slavery into the territories, while Douglas supported popular sovereignty, letting each territory decide for itself.
Lincoln said the nation ultimately would have to decide if slavery was to be allowed everywhere or nowhere.
This was known as the Freeport Doctrine.
Lincoln wanted a unified nation rather than a loose collection of states.
John Brown's goal in the Harpers Ferry raid was to seize the federal arsenal and spark a slave uprising.
A martyr is someone who suffers or dies for a cause or belief.
Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election of 1860.
To secede means to formally withdraw from a political union or organization.
South Carolina seceded on December 20, 1860.
Six other states soon seceded.
The Confederate States of America elected Jefferson Davis as their first president.
An inaugural is the ceremony or speech marking the formal beginning of an official's term.
In his first Inaugural Address, Lincoln declared that the Confederacy had no legal right to secede and insisted on preserving the Union.
Though he was personally opposed to slavery, Lincoln reassured Southerners that he would not interfere with slavery where it already existed.
He said the North and South would one day come together when touched by the better angels of our nature.
The Supreme Court decided that African Americans were not citizens and could not sue in federal court, and it ruled that Congress could not ban slavery in the territories, effectively striking down the Missouri Compromise.
Because the Court held that enslaved people were property protected by the Fifth Amendment, it ruled Congress could not deprive owners of that property by banning slavery in the territories.
Slavocracy means a political system or ruling class dominated by slaveholders and pro-slavery interests.
Abolitionists like Frederick Douglass felt that President Buchanan and the Supreme Court were being influenced by the slave power, meaning Southern slaveholders.
Lincoln challenged Stephen A. Douglas to a series of debates to contest the Illinois Senate seat and force a public debate over slavery and popular sovereignty.
Lincoln opposed the expansion of slavery into the territories, while Douglas supported popular sovereignty, letting each territory decide for itself.
Lincoln said the nation ultimately would have to decide if slavery was to be allowed everywhere or nowhere.
This was known as the Freeport Doctrine.
Lincoln wanted a unified nation rather than a loose collection of states.
John Brown's goal in the Harpers Ferry raid was to seize the federal arsenal and spark a slave uprising.
A martyr is someone who suffers or dies for a cause or belief.
Abraham Lincoln won the presidential election of 1860.
To secede means to formally withdraw from a political union or organization.
South Carolina seceded on December 20, 1860.
Six other states soon seceded.
The Confederate States of America elected Jefferson Davis as their first president.
An inaugural is the ceremony or speech marking the formal beginning of an official's term.
In his first Inaugural Address, Lincoln declared that the Confederacy had no legal right to secede and insisted on preserving the Union.
Though he was personally opposed to slavery, Lincoln reassured Southerners that he would not interfere with slavery where it already existed.
He said the North and South would one day come together when touched by the better angels of our nature.
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