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36 Cards in this Set
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free soil party
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Developed in New York for political rivalry. ran its first candidate for President of the United States in 1848. opposed slavery's expansion into any new territories or states
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fugitive slave law
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stated that in future any federal marshal who did not arrest an alleged runaway slave could be fined $1,000. Any person aiding a runaway slave by providing shelter, food or any other form of assistance was liable to six months' imprisonment and a $1,000 fine.
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harriet tubman
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1820 - 1913. devoted her life to fighting slavery, helping slaves and ex-slaves, and championing the rights of women.
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ostend manifesto
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kansas nebraska act
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Wilmot Proviso
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Ban slavery in all the new territory. Doesn’t last because South does not agree. Leads to the Compromise of 1850.
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William Lloyd Garrison
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Frederick Douglass
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was an abolitionist, orator and writer who fought against slavery and for women's rights. the first African-American citizen appointed to offices of high rank in the U.S. government.
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Popular Sovereignty
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Underground Railroad
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a secret network of people who helped runaway slaves escape to freedom
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Compromise of 1850
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California remains as a free state but federal government will create a stronger fugitive slave law. Texas becomes a slave state.
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Dred Scott Decision
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On March 6, 1857, the Court ruled against Scott on the basis that slaves were not citizens of the United States and could never be citizens and did not have the right to bring a case to court. Blacks were "property."
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Panic of 1857
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failure of the New York branch of the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company. a major financial catalyst. a nation economic depression caused by Europe's declining purchase of American agricultural products.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Book that showed the evils of slavery. Written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Was banned in the South.
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Bleeding Kansas
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Occured on May 30, 1854 when President Pierce signed the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
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Crittenden Compromise
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An attempt to revive the Missouri Compromise. Under the 36'30 latitude, slavery was free to be practiced.
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Fort Sumter
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Was designed as a defense for the Charlston Harbor. It was a pentagonal structure, fifty feet high, with walls eight to twelve feet thick.
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Jefferson Davis
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President of the Confederates. was born John 1808 in Kentucky. Married the daughter of Zachary Taylor (becomes president of the US). Owned a plantation in Mississippi. Pro-slavery and very Southern.
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Anaconda Plan
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Proposed by Gen Winfield Scott. Purpose was to subdue the seceding states. Called for the blockade of Southern ports and the control of the Mississippi River. Scott promises it as a bloodless affair and is going to be swift and quick.
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Robert E. Lee
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Ulysses S. Grant
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18th president of the United States. Commander of the Union Army in the Civil War. The transcontinental railroad was completed during his term.
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Iron clads
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New ships that were designed with iron and a slanted exterior. it was sinkable but hard to do so because of the angles. helped the Union to defeat the Confederates.
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Battle of Antietam
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Emancipation Proclamation
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Emancipation of all slaves in Confederate states. Did not cover slaves in border states which remained in the Union.
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54th Regiment
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Led by Colonel Robert Lee Shaw. From Massachusetts. It was the first regiment of the Union that had black soldiers. Fought in the battle to take over Fort Wagner.
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Morril Tariff Act 1861
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Law that raised rates to protect and encourage industry. Led to an increase of wages for industrial workers.
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Homestead Act 1862
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Give 160 acres of underdeveloped federal land which included for free slaves over 21 years or older. required for people to live on the land for 5 years.
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Legal Tender Act 1862
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Enacted to issue paper money to finance the Civil War without raising taxes.
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Pacific Railway Act 1862
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Promoted the construction of the transcontinental railroad through government land bonds and grants to the railroad companies.
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National Bank Act 1863
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Established national charters for banks. encouraged the development for a national currency.
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Battle of Vicksburg
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Battle of Gettysburg
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In the Battle of Gettysburg, the Union army of the Potomac, led first by Hooker then by George C. Meade, was set up where they were parallel to the Confederate's movement, whose army was led by Lee.
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Copperheads
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Greatest problem for Lincoln was the popular opposition to war mobilized by parts of Democratic Party, or “Copperheads,” who feared agriculture and Northwest were losing influence and the deterioration of state rights by strong the national government.
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New York Draft Riots 1863
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Appomattox
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On April 9, at the Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia, Lee privately met with Grant and surrendered what was left of his forces.
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Trent Affair
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