1.3 Study Guide U.S A.I.C.E

What did the South propose to protect slavery in non-slave states?

They proposed a federal slave code and reopening the international slave trade.

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Union Party in the 1860 election?

Their goal was to avoid the issue of slavery and preserve the Union

Why did Lincoln win the 1860 election despite not having support in the South?

Lincoln won because of the split in the Democratic vote and strong support in the North.

What was the effect of the Wide-Awake movement?

The Wide-Awakes energized Lincoln's campaign and increased voter turnout in the North

What is "Slave Power"?

The belief that a small group of slaveholders controlled the government to expand slavery.

Who was James Buchanan?

President in 1857, Supported popular sovereignty, allowing territories to decide on slavery

What were the consequences of the Dred Scott Decision?

-Split the Democratic Party.
-Helped Abraham Lincoln rise to fame and win the 1860 election

What was the outcome of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates?

-Stephen Douglas: Won the Senate seat.
-Abraham Lincoln: Gained national attention.

How is John Brown seen in history?

Seen as a symbol of abolitionism in the North

Who were the Fire-eaters?

The Fire-eaters were a Southern group that wanted to protect slavery by breaking away from the USA.

What was a significant consequence of the 1860 election result?

Lincoln's election led to increased tensions and eventually the start of the American Civil War.

What was the outcome for Douglas after the 1860 election?

Douglas came second in the popular vote but did not win the electoral college and later supported Lincoln's response to the Civil War

Freeport Doctrine

It's just like popular sovereignty just with a new "plan." Meaning that people can choose slave or free state.

What was the Dred Scott Decision?

-African-Americans were not considered citizens.
- Slave owners could take slaves anywhere in the U.S.
- Congress couldn't limit slavery.

Who is Dred Scott?

Dred Scott, an enslaved man, sued for his freedom.

How did the Dred Scott Decision impact the country?

Overturned the Missouri Compromise; deepened North-South divide.

How did the Lincoln-Douglas Debates impact American politics?

-Boosted Lincoln's national profile.
- Influenced the national debate on slavery.
- Set the stage for the Civil War.

Who was John Brown?

A radical abolitionist known for his aggressive actions against slavery

What was the Harper's Ferry Raid?

A plan to seize Harper’s Ferry Armory and stir up a slave rebellion.

-Raid failed; John Brown was captured and executed.

What was John Brown's impact on the country?

- Increased tensions between North and South.
- Contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War.

What was the Southern conspiracy theory about the North?

The South feared "Black Republicanism."