VOCAB Chapter 14.1-2

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As the mid-19th century approached, slavery had become too _________ for political leaders to ignore.

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divisive

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The Fugitive Slave Act caused bitter anger in the North.

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divisived

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Political party formed in 1848 opposing slavery in U.S. territories.

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the Free-Soil Party

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Law criminalizing aid to runaway slaves; allowed arrest in free areas and mandated return to owners.

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Fugitive Slave Act

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A law enforcement officer for the U.S. government.

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Federal Marshals

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Allowed California to enter the Union as a free state.

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Compromise of 1850

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Border ruffians were...

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pro-slavery forces from Missouri that entered Kansas to vote for slavery.

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Compromise of 1850 & Kansas-Nebraska Act: Douglas supported that territories decide slavery issues. This law-making approach is called _____________________.

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Popular sovereignty

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Bans slavery in the Louisiana Territory north of 36°30'N.

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Missouri Compromise

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Repealed the Missouri Compromise Line, allowing "popular sovereignty" in new territories.

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Kansas-Nebraska Act