Key Events Leading to the Civil War

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Grade Level8th Grade

SubjectHistory

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History Chapter Test The following is a summary of a document named 0e8ab6cb-2b0f-429f-845a-398bb1fcf18f%2Fuser_uploads%2FQ_j1jbHfd2nxnNE6iZeES?alt=media&token=fe2f9368-dec2-45d2-892c-ecfb1a243dea: The document outlines key events, laws, decisions, and individuals that contributed to the tensions leading up to the American Civil War. **Key Events and Compromises:** 1. **Missouri Compromise (1820)** - This compromise admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state, while prohibit...

This learning resource provides an overview of significant events and legislative compromises leading up to the American Civil War. It includes key terms such as the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850, as well as influential figures like Harriet Beecher Stowe and Frederick Douglass. The document consists of various activities designed to engage students in understanding the complexities of slavery, state rights, and political tensions of the time. The activities range from multiple-choice questions and fill-in-the-blanks to true or false statements, all aimed at reinforcing the historical context that culminated in the Civil War.