Sectionalism and Civil War STAAR s Released questions

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Sectionalism and Civil War STAAR ? s Released questions to review

Sectionalism and Civil War STAAR ? s Released questions to review

Which of the following was a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854? A.

Which of the following was a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854? A. Fighting broke out between pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups in Kansas B. Kansas entered the Union as a slave state through popular sovereignty in 1856 C. Nebraskan settlers who supported abolition moved to Kansas D. The boundary established by the Missouri Compromise of 1820 was extended farther south ANSWER: A.

The 13 th amendment to the U. S. Constitution affected the lives of African

The 13 th amendment to the U. S. Constitution affected the lives of African Americans by…. A. Providing them with voting rights B. Guaranteeing their freedom of speech C. Providing them with access to the court system D. Guaranteeing their permanent freedom from slavery ANSWER: D.

The bombardment of Fort Sumter is significant to the Civil War because…. A. The

The bombardment of Fort Sumter is significant to the Civil War because…. A. The Confederate defense of the besieged for lengthened the war. B. The union victory divided the Confederacy along the Mississippi River C. The invasion of the Confederate capital resulted in the surrender of the Confederacy. D. The Confederate attack upon the Union fort initiated the war. ANSWER: D.

After General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, the main priority of the

After General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse, the main priority of the U. S. was…. A. Elect a new president and vice president B. Complete construction of the Capitol C. Establish Union forts in the former Confederate states D. Implement a plan to bring Confederate states back into the Union ANSWER: D.

Which of these describes a result of the 13 th amendment? A. African Americans

Which of these describes a result of the 13 th amendment? A. African Americans in the North could vote. B. State governments were required to protect individual rights. C. Former Confederate officials were prohibited from holding elected office. D. African Americans in the South could move elsewhere. ANSWER: D.

One advantage the Confederacy had over the Union during the Civil War was that

One advantage the Confederacy had over the Union during the Civil War was that Confederate forces had…. A. numerous factories for producing weapons and ammunition B. a larger number of military forces in reserve C. an extensive railroad system for moving troops and supplies D. knowledge of the terrain where most battles were fought ANSWER: D.

What was one major impact of the novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”? A. The profits

What was one major impact of the novel, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”? A. The profits from book sales funded early labor organizations. B. Congress was inspired to pass laws outlawing the abuse of slaves. C. The Supreme Court overturned fugitive slave laws D. Support grew for the abolitionist movement. ANSWER: D.