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Who was Stephen Douglas?
Senator who sponsored the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
Who was Dred Scott?
Enslaved man who sued for his freedom.
Who was John Brown?
Abolitionist who led the raid on Harpers Ferry.
Who were Conscience Whigs?
Northern Whigs who opposed slavery on moral grounds.
Who were Cotton Whigs?
Southern Whigs who supported slavery for economic reasons.
What is popular sovereignty?
The idea that residents of a territory can decide on slavery.
Define Conscience Whigs.
Northern Whigs who opposed slavery on moral grounds.
Define Cotton Whigs.
Southern Whigs who supported slavery for economic reasons.
Who were Border Ruffians?
Pro-slavery activists from Missouri who influenced Kansas elections.
Define Free-Soilers.
Anti-slavery settlers who moved to Kansas to oppose slavery.
What was the Lecompton Constitution?
A pro-slavery constitution proposed for Kansas, but rejected.
What is sectionalism?
Loyalty to regional interests rather than national ones.
Define Abolitionist.
A person who advocates for the end of slavery.
What is a martyr?
A person who is killed for their beliefs.
What is the 14th Amendment?
Granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.
Causes and effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Cause: Stephen Douglas wanted Southern support for a railroad. Effect: Repealed Missouri Compromise, led to Bleeding Kansas.
Causes and effects of Bleeding Kansas?
Cause: Popular sovereignty led to violence. Effect: Increased sectionalism, further divided the nation.
Causes and effects of the Dred Scott Decision?
Cause: Dred Scott sued for freedom. Effect: Missouri Compromise invalidated, increased sectionalism.
Causes and effects of John Brown's Raid?
Cause: John Brown wanted to incite slave rebellion. Effect: Heightened Southern fears, further division.
Causes and effects of election fraud in Bleeding Kansas?
Cause: Pro-slavery activists sought to control the territory. Effect: Intensified violence and deepened divisions.
Causes and effects of the collapse of the Whig Party?
Cause: Divisions over slavery. Effect: Rise of the Republican Party.