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78 Chapter 15 Slavery and Sectionalism
Section 3 The Road to War: 1848-1861 Lesson Review
React to Antebellum Events
Directions: Read the statements and circle whether you agree or disagree. In the space provided, write a short
explanation for your choice.
Teacher Suggestion: Use this prior to beginning the chapter to pique interest and gauge knowledge. Direct
students to circle Agree/Disagree at the beginning of class. After completion of your lesson, have them confirm their
answers and write short comments.
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1. The antebellum era is the time when the
Civil War was fought.
2. There were few attempts to prevent the
Civil War.
3. Sectionalism was a belief in supporting
slavery.
4. Manifest destiny was the belief that the
United States should be larger.
5. Under popular sovereignty, slaves were allowed
to sue for freedom in courts.
6. Under the Missouri Compromise, a balance
of free and slave states was maintained.
7. The Georgia Platform urged southern states
to secede as soon as possible.
8. After the election of 1860, southern states
began to secede.