Honors US History Unit 2 Lesson 1 The Civil War Answers
1. Which of the following describes the impact the Dred Scott v. Sanford case had on slavery and enslaved persons?
Answer - It denied Congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories.
2. How did the proposals in the Crittenden Compromise seek to avoid secession of the southern states? Select the two correct responses.
(2 Answers) - One proposal included clear boundaries for where slavery could and couldn't exist. and One proposal included a clause to compensate slave owners if fugitives could not be returned.
3. Which strategies did the Union intend to use as part of its Anaconda Plan? Select the two correct responses.
(2 Answers) - to set up a naval blockade along the southern coast and to seize control of the Mississippi River
4. What effect did the Emancipation Proclamation have on how the Civil War progressed? Select the two correct responses.
(2 Answers) - It decreased the likelihood that European countries would help the Confederacy. and It gave African Americans the right to fight in the war.
5. In Lincoln’s first inaugural address he states the following: "In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war…etc...etc... What is his message to the secessionists? Select the two correct responses.
(2 Answers) - Lincoln places blame on the secessionists if the country goes to war. and Lincoln will do his best to find a peaceful resolution.
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To find the answers to these questions, I used my knowledge of U.S. history and some research techniques. Here's how I found the answers:
1. To answer this question, I considered the impact of the Dred Scott v. Sanford case on slavery and enslaved persons. I knew that this case was significant in fueling tensions leading up to the Civil War, so I recalled that it had a specific ruling related to slavery. I also conducted a quick search to confirm my understanding. From my research, I found that the Dred Scott decision denied Congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories. Therefore, the correct answer is that it denied Congress the power to abolish slavery in the territories.
2. For this question, I needed to identify the proposals in the Crittenden Compromise that sought to avoid secession of the southern states. I knew that the Crittenden Compromise was a set of proposed amendments to the Constitution, so I considered the content of those proposals. I also conducted a search to find more specific information. From my research, I found that one proposal included clear boundaries for where slavery could and couldn't exist, and another proposal included a clause to compensate slave owners if fugitives could not be returned. Therefore, the correct answers are that one proposal included clear boundaries for where slavery could and couldn't exist, and one proposal included a clause to compensate slave owners if fugitives could not be returned.
3. To answer this question, I had to recall the Union's strategy during the Civil War known as the Anaconda Plan. I knew that this plan had specific objectives, so I thought about the actions that the Union intended to take. I also conducted a search to confirm my understanding. From my research, I found that the Union intended to set up a naval blockade along the southern coast and to seize control of the Mississippi River as part of its Anaconda Plan. Therefore, the correct answers are that the Union intended to set up a naval blockade along the southern coast and to seize control of the Mississippi River.
4. For this question, I needed to understand the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the progression of the Civil War. I knew that the Emancipation Proclamation was a significant document issued by President Lincoln, so I considered its effects. I also conducted a search for more information. From my research, I found that the Emancipation Proclamation decreased the likelihood that European countries would help the Confederacy and it gave African Americans the right to fight in the war. Therefore, the correct answers are that it decreased the likelihood that European countries would help the Confederacy, and it gave African Americans the right to fight in the war.
5. To answer this question, I needed to analyze the content of Lincoln's first inaugural address and identify his message to the secessionists. I recalled that Lincoln aimed to preserve the Union but also sought a peaceful resolution if possible. I also reviewed excerpts from the address through research. From my analysis, I determined that Lincoln placed blame on the secessionists if the country goes to war, and he also conveyed his commitment to finding a peaceful resolution. Therefore, the correct answers are that Lincoln places blame on the secessionists if the country goes to war, and Lincoln will do his best to find a peaceful resolution.
I hope this explanation helps you understand not only the correct answers but also the thought process and research techniques used to find them.