Unsuccessful attempt in 1859 to capture weapons and start a slave revolt in Virginia. The leader was tried for treason, hung, & became a martyr for the abolitionist cause.

Highlights included allowing California to enter the Union as a free state, outlawing slavery in Washington D.C., popular sovereignty in the Utah & New Mexico territories, & a stronger Fugitive Slave Law.

According to the terms of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, what would be used to decide whether or not slavery would be allowed within the territories' borders?

Maintained the balance of power in Congress. Missouri entered the Union as a slave state; Maine a free state. Drew the 36º30’ north line, preventing slavery above it.

Although this Republican candidate didn't take the popular vote in the 1860 election, he did take the electoral vote. Southern states reacted swiftly by seceding from the Union.

Started by Quakers & spread throughout New England & the North. Advocated the ending of slavery through the use of political rallies, speeches, newspapers, & books.

A period of civil conflict & violence prior to the American Civil War that took place between anti-slavery & pro-slavery supporters in the West; resulted in the deaths of over 200 people.

Proposed an amendment that slavery would never exist in any territory acquired through war with Mexico. Passed in the House of Representatives, but didn’t get the approval of the Senate.

Supreme Court Justice Roger Taney declared that slaves did not have citizens’ rights, but were instead property, & could be taken anywhere. Declared that Congress could not stop the spread of slavery & the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.

Novel that served as great propaganda for the abolitionist cause. Increased protests against the Fugitive Slave Act. Southerners argued it was an attack on the South.

Both the North & South had strengths and weaknesses during the Civil War. What was a major advantage the North had over the South during the war?

In which area did the South have an advantage over the North in the Civil War?

_________ was not part of the Union’s three-part "Anaconda Plan" to conquer the South.

The South had several goals they hoped would achieve them a victory. Which of the following was a strategy they hoped would help them defeat the Union?