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John Brown

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Name Class Date John Brown, Address to the Court, November 2, 1859 A Divided Nation Primary Source Copyright ? by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved. 20 A Divided Nation ABOUT THE READING The abolitionist John Brown led a raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. After his capture he was charged with murder, insurrection, and treason against the state of Virginia. The court found Brown guilty, and gave him a chance to say if there was any reason why he should not receive a death sentence. Brown took the opportunity to explain why he led the raid. VOCABULARY endeavored tried, attempted enactments laws As you read consider the reasons Brown provides for his belief that he was not guilty. I have, may it please the court, a few words to say.

Causes of the Civil War Notes

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After the war 1/27/15 12:56 PM Constitutional discord Slavery Territory/ expansion State?s rights North vs south culture Slavery vs abolitionism power population industry in the north out performs the south the south thought that they were more needed than they were the British had been stockpiling cotton for years so that if war broke out they would not have to get involved causes of the civil war 1/27/15 12:56 PM the souths biggest fear of a republican nominated government actually happened, so the north was in control the democratic party was completely wiped out the copperheads are calling for an end to the war the turning point was the combination of Gettysburg and Vicksburg Lincoln didn?t free all the slaves, he just freed those held in confederate territory

Chapter 21 Test

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Chapter 21 Mark the one best answer for each of the following questions. 28. At the beginning of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln favored a. postponing military action as long as possible. b. ending slavery. c. long-term enlistments for Union soldiers. d. quick military action to show the folly of secession. e. seizing control of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. 29. Lincoln hoped that a Union victory at Bull Run would a. lead to the capture of the Confederate capital at Richmond. b. bring an end to slavery. c. destroy the economy of the South. d. pull the Border states out of the Confederacy. e. all of the above. 30. Arrange the following in chronological order: (A) the Battle of Bull Run,

Lincolns second Inaugural

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The Second Inaugural Address of Lincoln Saturday, March 4, 1865 President Lincoln?s purpose for delivering the Second Inaugural address ? this formal ceremony marks the beginning of his second term presidency. President Lincoln had two major items in his agenda. One, the slavery (Emancipation Proclamation - Thirteenth Amendment) as a central issue of the Civil War (He viewed the Civil War as a punishment from God for the national exploitation of colored slaves); and he also kept in mind the Nation and possible reunification and reconciliation between the North and the South (Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction).

Reason for Lincolns Inaugural

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The Second Inaugural Address of Lincoln Saturday, March 4, 1865 President Lincoln?s purpose for delivering the Second Inaugural address ? this formal ceremony marks the beginning of his second term presidency. President Lincoln had two major items in his agenda. One, the slavery (Emancipation Proclamation - Thirteenth Amendment) as a central issue of the Civil War (He viewed the Civil War as a punishment from God for the national exploitation of colored slaves); and he also kept in mind the Nation and possible reunification and reconciliation between the North and the South (Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction).

american pagent ch 20-22 vocab

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Diana Chetnik 12-14-13 Vocab APUSH Chapter 21 Abraham Lincoln- Became president on March 4th, 1861, and seven states left the Union. In his inaugural address he stated that secession was impractical. Fort Sumter- On April 12th, 1861 South Carolina attacked Fort Sumter and started the Civil War. Lincoln called for 75,000 soldiers. ?Mountain White?- nickname given to West Virginia Border states ? States of Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia that could potentially secede. Contained a white population more than half of the Confederacy and could have almost doubled the manufacturing capacity of the South and increase the number of mules and horses by half.

american pagent ch 19&20 vocab

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Diana Chetnik 12-3-13 Vocab Ch. 19&20 APUSH Chapter 19 Wilmot Proviso- Prohibited slavery in the territories acquired in the Mexican War. Ominously- Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen Popular sovereignty- The doctrine that stated that the people of the territory should themselves determine the status of slavery. General Lewis Cass- ?father of popular sovereignty? A veteran of 1812, senator and diplomat. Was chosen to be the Democratic candidate. Democratic National Convention- took place in Baltimore and was when Cass was chosen to represent the Democrats Zachary Taylor- Nominated by the Whigs to be their candidate in the election. Won the Election of 1848. Died suddenly in 1850.

test21-11

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Key Events and Battles of the Civil War Event Date Location Significance Lincoln elected president November 1860 U.S. Though winning in the electoral college, Lincoln's lack of a popular majority (1.9 million out of 4.7 million votes cast) is an indication of the problems he would face with a divided nation South Carolina secedes December 1860 South Carolina On news of Lincoln's election, South Carolina (site of nullification fight in 1830s) secedes Confederacy formed February 1861 Montgomery, Alabama Seven states form Confederacy, write their own constitution, and plan for an independent nation Lincoln inaugurated March 1861 Washington, D.C. Lincoln enters Washington D.C. in disguise because of unrest. Southerners begin seizing federal posts.

the civil war vocabulary

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The Civil War (1850-1880) 147. William Seward: Secretary of State under Lincoln and Johnson;?purchase of Alaska ?Seward?s Folly? 148. Compromise of 1850: (1) California admitted as free state, (2) territorial status and popular sovereignty of Utah and New Mexico,(3) resolution of Texas-New Mexico boundaries, (4) federal assumption of Texas debt, (5) slave trade abolished in DC, and (6)new fugitive slave law; advocated by Henry Clay and Stephen A .Douglas ? Fugitive Slave Act ? runaway slaves could be caught in the?North and be brought back to their masters (they were treated as?property ? running away was as good as stealing)

Abraham Lincoln's Presidency was a disaster debate PRO and CON

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Resolution: Abraham Lincoln?s presidency was an overall disaster for the United States. Affirmative Team -- Supports the resolution Prime Minister (PM) and Member of Government (MG) Negative Team -- Negates the resolution Leader of Opposition (LO) and Member of Opposition (MO) Prime Minister 1 The Civil War was indirectly Lincoln?s fault because after his election in 1860, his perceived anti slavery sentiment as a member of the Republican Party caused Southerners to doubt the federal government?s ability to adequately defend their rights as members of the Union. After freeing the slaves, Lincoln failed to protect their rights, ultimately rendering his emancipation much less beneficial to the slaves than it could have been

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