Which of the following best describes the concept of "Chattel Slavery" as it was practiced in the United States before the Civil War? A system where enslaved people had some legal rights and could own property. A system where people were owned as property with no freedom or rights. A system where enslaved people could vote and participate in government. A system where slavery was only practiced in the Northern states.
Unit #3 Review | The Civil War

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A system where people were owned as property with no freedom or rights.
Answer explanation
Chattel slavery in the United States meant that enslaved people were considered property, lacking any freedom or legal rights. This definition aligns with the correct choice, distinguishing it from the other options.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the primary goal of the Abolitionist Movement in the United States?
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To end slavery because it was considered wrong and inhumane.
Answer explanation
The primary goal of the Abolitionist Movement was to end slavery because it was considered wrong and inhumane, opposing the moral and ethical implications of slavery.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How did the Missouri Compromise aim to maintain the balance between free and slave states?
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By admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state.
Answer explanation
The Missouri Compromise maintained the balance by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, ensuring equal representation in Congress for both free and slave states.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the significance of the Compromise of 1850 in relation to the issue of slavery?
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It allowed California to join as a free state and introduced the Fugitive Slave Act.
Answer explanation
The Compromise of 1850 was significant as it allowed California to enter the Union as a free state while also introducing the Fugitive Slave Act, which mandated the return of escaped enslaved people, highlighting the tensions over slavery.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which law required people in free states to assist in the return of escaped slaves to their owners?
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Fugitive Slave Act
Answer explanation
The Fugitive Slave Act mandated that individuals in free states assist in the capture and return of escaped slaves to their owners, making it a key law in the enforcement of slavery in the United States.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the Dred Scott Decision by the Supreme Court?
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It ruled that enslaved people were not citizens and could not sue in court.
Answer explanation
The Dred Scott Decision ruled that enslaved people were not citizens and therefore could not sue in court, reinforcing the legal status of slavery and denying basic rights to enslaved individuals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the main objective of John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry in 1859?
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To start a slave uprising by seizing a U.S. weapons stash.
Answer explanation
The main objective of John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry was to start a slave uprising by seizing a U.S. weapons stash, aiming to arm enslaved people and incite rebellion against slavery.
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