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Both these men ran for a U.S. Senate seat in Illinois in 1858.  Through a serious of debates, these men were launched into the national spotlight as the debates grew intensively around the issue of slavery.   While the incumbent won the Senate election, the challenger gained national attention and would go on to win the Presidential election of 1860.  Who were these men?

This prohibited the states from discriminating against voters on the basis of race and, most importantly, gave the federal government power to supersede the state courts and prosecute of the law.

She was an abolitionist and the author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.”  Her novel had a huge impact on America and its view of the institution of slavery in the South.  When addressed by President Lincoln, he stated humorously, “So you’re the little women who wrote the book that made this great war!”  Who was she?

The first capitol of the Confederacy was located in _______________.  However, after spending a few days in the summer heat, it was moved to ______________.

What was NOT an advantage of the South?

First termed in 1844, this belief in the superiority of native-born inhabitants over immigrants; in particular, an anti-immigrant movement that began in the early 1800s and worked at establishing immigration restrictions.

This American garrison in San Antonio was attacked by General Santa Anna for 13 days.  Men, women, and children were in the fort.  The Texas “Patriots” tried to defend the garrison, but they could not hold back the troops.  The famous frontiersman, Davy Crockett, was one of the many that died.

This landmark court case declared that slaves were property and, therefore, could not bring suit in a federal court because they were not considered a citizen of the United States.  The ruling established that the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.  

It was Jefferson’s dream that America be composed of small independent farms.  However, with the Market Revolution, America changed.  Americans started producing goods for sale, often far away, with prices set by competition with other producers.  Which founding father had this dream of America?

Stephen K. Austin and many like him moved to Texas because ___________.