2. What was the North like during this time? More factories People from other countries moved to the North Population grew rapidly to over 19 million PEOPLE Less people were farming People began to move to cities to work

3. What was the South like during this time? Farming remained the main way to earn a living Cut lumber, raised cattle, and raised just enough food for their own families Population was a lot smaller (11 million) than in the North (19 million)

4. The Slave Economy Many people began to turn against slavery Cost of owning slaves was too high for most Most slaves worked on large plantations Very few white Southerners could afford to own slaves

5. Life for Africans Unwelcome in many places Often treated unfairly Had little freedom Not allowed to vote or meet in groups Could not attend school or have certain jobs

6. Yellow= Free statesOrange= slave states

7. Cotton Cotton was hard to prepare The little seeds had to be separated from the cotton This was very hard to do and took a LOT of TIME

8. South did not like depending on the North’s manufactured goods Thought the North was getting RICH off of them Settlers from the South took their slaves with them to the North Several Northerners did not agree with owning slaves

9. North South p.142

10. States’ Rights p. 143 The idea that states, not the federal government, should make decisions about matters that affect them

11. What were the differences between the economies of the North and the South? The South’s economy was agricultural, or based on farming. The North’s economy was industrial, or based on factories and businesses. Why were there fewer farmers in the North by 1860? Manufacturing jobs drew more people to cities where factories were

12. p.156,157 Why did the territory of the United States expand in the 1800’s? The Louisiana Purchase and the Mexican War opened up new lands for settlers What free state joined the Union as part of the Missouri Compromise? Maine

14. Day 2

15. Quick Review What are State’s Rights? The idea that states, not the federal government, should make decisions about matters that affect them What were the differences between the economies of the North and the South? The South’s economy was agricultural, or based on farming. The North’s economy was industrial, or based on factories and businesses.

16. Quick Review What were the names of the slaves states? Confederate States ; Confederacy What were the names of the free states? The Union

18. p. 158 What did the Fugitive Slave Law require? Slaves who escaped to the North had to be returned to slavery Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe? A writer from New England who wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin A writer from New England who wrote Uncle Tom’s Cabin

20. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was written after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which made it illegal for anyone in the United States to offer aid or assistance to a runaway slave. The novel seeks to attack this law and the institution it protected, continuously advocating the immediate emancipation of the slaves and freedom for all people.

21. What effect would Uncle Tom’s Cabin have on the United States during this time? It would create a greater divide amongst the North and the South What did Southerners think about this book? They did not think it was a good portrayal of slave life

22. What was Dred Scott’s argument before the Supreme Court? He argued that he should be free because he once lived in a free territory and a free state.

23. p. 159 Who was John Brown? An abolitionist who decided to fight against slavery How was John viewed? Northerners thought he was a hero and Southerners saw him as a violent man

24. John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry A white abolitionist Stole guns from Harper’s Ferry warehouse to give to a slave Caught

25. Why did John Brown attack a U.S. Army post in Harper’s Ferry, Virginia? He wanted to start a rebellion against slavery

26. In your on page 159, complete questions 3-6 on your own paper. Be sure to use complete sentences and COMPLETELY answer the question.

27. Day 3

28. Quick Review Why did the Fugitive Slave Law upset some people in the North? Many Northerners did not want to be forced to help slave owners recover runaway slaves What did the Dred Scott decision say? Enslaved people were property and had no rights to citizenship even if they lived in free states

29. Quick Review What effect did Uncle Tom’s Cabin have on the debate over slavery? It made more Northerners oppose slavery more than before and angered many Southerners What happened to John Brown after his Raid on Harper’s ferry? He was tried and hanged

31. p. 164,165 What is a secession? When part of a country leaves or breaks off from the rest What did Republicans think about slavery in the territories? Republicans wanted to keep slavery out of the territories

32. Why did some Southerners want their states to withdraw from the Union? The believed secession was the only way to protect slavery In what states did Abraham Lincoln’s family live while he grew up? Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois

33. Abraham Lincoln “The framers of the Constitution intended for slavery to end” - Lincoln

34. p. 166,167 What were Stephen Douglas’s views on slavery? He did not feel slavery was wrong and thought it should be legal if people wanted it Who were the Democratic candidates for president in 1860? Northern Democrats voted from Stephen Douglas. Southern Democrats voted for John Breckenridge.

35. Why did southerners see Lincoln as an enemy? They thought they would make the federal government too strong and that he would try to end slavery Why would it have been difficult to vote for Lincoln in the South? Voters in 10 southern states were not given Lincoln’s name as a choice

36. Many in the South were afraid if Lincoln were elected, slavery would be outlawed Some said the would leave the union if Lincoln was elected

37. Campaign posters are one of the earliest forms of advertisements. Their purpose was to make people vote for a candidate for public office. Pick either Abraham Lincoln or Stephen Douglas and create a campaign poster for your candidate.Be sure to include key details and/or motto’s.

38. Day 4

39. Quick Review What is a secession? When part od a country leaves or breaks off from the rest Why would it have been difficult to vote for Lincoln in the South? Voters in 10 southern states were not given Lincoln’s name as a choice

40. p. 168 Which state was the first to leave the Union? South Carolina Who was elected President of the Confederate States of America? Jefferson Davis When was the attack on Fort Sumter? April 12, 1861

41. Lincoln Elected President November 6, 1860 Lincoln was elected president 7 states seceded from the Union: South Carolina Mississippi Florida Alabama Georgia Louisiana Texas

42. South Carolina Mississippi Florida Louisiana Alabama Georgia Texas

43. What is a Civil War? A war between a country’s citizens

44. Fort Sumter

45. Frightened southern states not in the Confederacy now joined the seven other states North Carolina Virginia Tennessee Arkansas

46. The Civil War has begun!

47. What event began the Civil war? The Confederate attack on Fort Sumter In what year did the Confederates attack Fort Sumter? 1861