Trigger Events of the Civil War

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The southern states believed that the Constitution gave them powers the federal government could not take away, also called:
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States' rights
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An "abolitionist" wanted the following: The gradual elimination of slavery in slave states, The guarantee that free states would remain free, The opportunity for slaves to buy their freedom, The complete elimination of slavery everywhere
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The complete elimination of slavery everywhere
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
States that did not allow slavery in their borders were called ____ ____ states.
Back
free soil
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What impact did the Fugitive Slave Act have on free states? a) Black residents had to prove they were NOT slaves, or they could be captured. b) Slave catchers were allowed to help slave owners recapture runaways. c) It inspired Abraham Lincoln to run for President.
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A and B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where was slavery MOST commonly used as a labor source by the mid-1800s? Options: In the northern states, In the southern states, In the western states, It was common in all parts of the US
Back
In the southern states
Answer explanation
The Southern states relied on slave labor because their economy was based on agriculture, specifically, cotton.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The central (national) government CANNOT make the states follow its decisions in this form of government:
Back
Confederation
Answer explanation
Since every state had two Senators, changing the balance of free and slave states changed the balance of power in the SENATE only.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This invention made it possible to make large profits from cotton:
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Cotton gin
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