DSST DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction Flashcards

Division of the US into distinct regions

Understanding sectionalism is crucial for the DSST CIVIL WAR exam as it highlights the growing divisions between the North and South, contributing to the Civil War.

Both attempted to balance slave and free states

This comparison is essential for the exam as it showcases the political attempts to address the slavery issue, ultimately leading to increased tensions and the Civil War.

Ruling that slaves were not citizens

The Dred Scott decision is a critical concept for the exam, as it escalated the slavery debate and contributed to the growing divisions between the North and South.

To balance slave and free states

Understanding the Compromise of 1850 is vital for the exam, as it demonstrates the attempts to address the slavery issue and maintain unity, ultimately failing to prevent the Civil War.

Period before the Civil War (1830s-1860s)

Recognizing the Antebellum period is fundamental for the exam, as it sets the stage for the events leading up to the Civil War, including the slavery debate and sectionalism.

Admitting California as a free state and strengthening the Fugitive Slave Act

The Compromise of 1850 is vital for the exam as it demonstrates the attempts to balance the power between slave and free states, ultimately failing to prevent the war.

Period before the war, specifically 1789-1861 in the US context

Understanding the Antebellum period is fundamental for the exam as it provides the historical context for the events leading up to the Civil War.

Admitted CA as free, strengthened Fugitive Slave Act

This compromise is significant as it attempted to balance power between slave and free states, but ultimately failed to address the underlying issue of slavery.

Repealed Missouri Compromise, allowed new states to decide on slavery

This act is important for the exam as it marked a significant shift in the debate over slavery, leading to pro-slavery and anti-slavery violence in Kansas.

Ruled slaves were not citizens, had no right to sue

This landmark Supreme Court case is vital for the exam as it highlights the escalation of the slavery debate and the role of the judiciary in shaping the nation's response to the issue.

North: industrial, South: agricultural

Understanding the economic differences between the North and South is essential for the exam as it underscores the distinct interests and values of each region, contributing to the growing tensions leading to the Civil War.

Kansas-Nebraska Act repealed the Missouri Compromise, while the Compromise of 1850 attempted to balance power between slave and free states.

This comparison is essential for the exam as it shows how these two pieces of legislation contributed to the escalating tensions over slavery, ultimately leading to the Civil War.