The “Free-Soil” party was related to what future political party?
(Pages 445-446)
Know about the Dred Scott case. Who he was, where he lived, what his lawyers had argued for, etc. (Pages 443-444). How did Frederick Douglas feel about this case? (Page 445).
Know who the Border Ruffians were–what they did, what they supported, etc. What did they demonstrate about the slavery debate? (Pages 441-442). This is a 2 point question.
Know what the term “abolitionist” means. (Page 1057 - glossary).
Know that the terms “protesting” and “oppose” are usually the same or interchangeable.
Who was John Brown? What was he known for, etc.? Why was he considered a “martyr” by some Northerners? (Pages 441-442 & 448-449)
How did the South’s view of state’s rights lead to the Civil War?
(Page 453)
What was President Abraham Lincoln’s primary goal for the United States, even during the Civil War? (Page 469)
Know why Lincoln informed the Confederacy that he would not be sending troops or weapons when he sent food supplies to Fort Sumter.
(Pages 455-456)
Who made up the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, and why were they famous? (Pages 471-472)
Why were many people in the North angered by the Fugitive Slave Act? (Page 437)
Know how the Union’s capture of Port Hudson and the Confederates’ surrender at Vicksburg divided the Confederacy. (Page 479)
Know what the term “reconcile” means.
Know what contributions to the war people such as Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton made. (Page 477)
What exactly was the “Emancipation Proclamation”? (Pages 469-470). How did it eventually help slaves in Confederate territory?
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War for the Union. Who won this battle, and WHY was it a turning point of the war? (Page 481)
Know what “Total War” wartime strategy was/is and who used it during the Civil War. (Pages 482-483)
Know what the term “Sectionalism” means. (Page 1064 - glossary)
Know that because of the South’s ideas of State’s rights, and, therefore, sectionalism, that it led to disorganization when trying to create and maintain an army. (Page 458).
This is an actual test question: Why did Grant not want his troops to celebrate the surrender of the Confederate troops? (1 point)
It could bring surprise attacks on the North.
*It would not help in unifying the nation again.
It would cause his troops to view Southerners as countrymen.
It could cause the South to revoke their surrender.
Essay Question: I want you to tell me these 2 things:
1. Who or which groups supported a strong Federal government?
2. Who or which groups supported states’ rights?
**That is all you need to do to earn full credit on your short answer question.
1. The Republican Party supported a strong Federal government.
2. The Southern states and Democrats supported states' rights.