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Civil War VS.7a More facts!

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Which term is used to describe the people who were against slavery?Abolitionists
What was the name of the secret route that guided the slaves to freedom?Underground Railroad
After several states seceded from the United States, what did they name themselves?The Confederate States of America
What is the meaning of secession?To break away from a group
Which city became the capital of the Confederacy after Virginia seceded from the Union?Richmond, Virginia
What was the purpose of the Fugitive Slave Law?To make it illegal for citizens to help slaves escape to the North
What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise of 1820?To maintain a balance between free and slave states
In which court case did the Supreme Court decide that a slave was not a United States citizen?Dred Scott Decision
What historical contribution was made by John Brown?He led a raid on the United States Armory at Harpers Ferry.
What was the outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation?All slaves were freed in the South.

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