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Missouri Compromise
What was this?
The Missouri compromise was an effort by congress to dismantle the political rivalries in Missouri because the state was split and admitting it to become a slave state disrupted the political balance of the state.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
This influenced the Civil War because it had a lot of backlash from its repeal which began sectional conflict which brought the nation into Civil War -
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Abolitionist Movement
What was this?
The abolitionist movement was the movement of immediate
emancipation of all slaves and the end of racial discrimination
and segregation. Advocating for immediate emancipation
made them different from anti-slavery abolitionists because
they argued for gradual emancipation.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
This influenced the Civil War because abolitionist ideas were very prominent in Northern Churches which created more tension between the North and the South which led to the -
Manifest Destiny
What was this?
Manifest Destiny was a belief that the southern states should expand slavery to the western territories. John O’Sullivan coined the term when he wrote about the annexation of Texas in 1845. This divided the North who didn’t want to expand because everyone would fight over territory and the South wanted to expand slavery.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
This influenced the Civil War because it again separated the beliefs of the North and South and now they were fighting -
Fugitive Slave Act
What was this?
They were federal laws that allowed the capture and return of
runaway slaves. It also imposed penalties on anyone who aided slaves.
Many ran away from the south on the underground railroad which is
a reason why slaves escaping was an issue back then.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
The North didn’t want this to be the law so they passed more legisla-
tion to try and stop the act. But this disparity in opinions fueled
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
What was this?
Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a book published on March 20, 1852
about the cruelties of slavery in the south and the lies many
white apologists said. It sold 300,000 its first year and was
the most
Why did it influence the Civil War?
Her book influenced the Civil War because it made the idea
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Dred Scott Decision
What was this?
The Dred Scott decision was a supreme court decision
which affirmed the right of slave owners to take
their slaves into western territories.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
This influenced the Civil War because it undermined the newly created Republican party and it also negated the doctrine of popular sovereignty which increased violence. And it took away due process from any african american even if they lived in the North which fueled the fire because Southerners really wa -
John Brown and Bleeding Kansas
What was this?
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of violence while settling Kansas territory. In 1854 the Kansas Act overturned the Missouri Compromise’s boundaries which led to an influence of pro slavery residents in Kansas. John Brown led abolitionists anti-slavery fighters in the raid on Harpers Ferry.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
This influenced the Civil War because it started the violence between the 2 groups. And abolitionists gained power -
Election of 1860
What was this?
The election of 1860 was the last bargaining chip for the south. Lincoln wasn’t on the ballot in the south but when he won many states were outraged such as South Carolina who seceded as a result.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
This influenced the Civil War because it set the playing field for the 2 sides. It was one of the major events in separating the north and south which led to their violence. -
Southern Secession
What was this?
The southerners thought the government was too strong and they did not like them saying what they should do. They seceded because they decided they have no choice over their lives if they stayed in America.
Why did it influence the Civil War?
This influenced the Civil War because it created the union and confederates. After the South Seceded the war was started because Lincoln wanted them to stay as a part of the United States.
