Question

guided reading the divisive politics of slavery
section 1
a. as you read about the events and decisions that led to the souths secession, fill out the chart below

1. compromise of 1850 supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:
2. fugitive slave act supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:
3. underground railroad supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:
4. kansas - nebraska act supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:
5. republican party supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:
6. dred scott decision supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:
7. the raid on harpers ferry supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:
8. the election of lincoln to the presidency supporters: proslavery forces, antislavery forces reasons for their support:

b. on the back of this paper, note something important that you learned about the following: harriet beecher stowe, lincoln - douglas debates, jefferson davis

Explanation:

1. Compromise of 1850: Supported by both pro - slavery and anti - slavery forces to maintain the Union, with concessions on both sides like California entering as a free state and a stronger Fugitive Slave Act.
2. Fugitive Slave Act: Supported by pro - slavery forces as it required the return of escaped slaves, which anti - slavery forces opposed due to its harshness and violation of rights.
3. Underground Railroad: Supported by anti - slavery forces as a network to help slaves escape to freedom, opposed by pro - slavery forces.
4. Kansas - Nebraska Act: Supported by pro - slavery forces to potentially expand slavery into new territories, opposed by anti - slavery forces.
5. Republican Party: Supported by anti - slavery forces as it opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories.
6. Dred Scott decision: Supported by pro - slavery forces as it ruled slaves were not citizens and Congress couldn't ban slavery in territories, opposed by anti - slavery forces.
7. The raid on Harpers Ferry: Supported by some anti - slavery forces as an attempt to start a slave rebellion against slavery, opposed by pro - slavery forces.
8. The election of Lincoln to the presidency: Supported by anti - slavery forces as he opposed the expansion of slavery, opposed by pro - slavery forces who feared for the future of slavery.

Answer:

1. Supporters: Pro - slavery forces (for parts beneficial to them), Anti - slavery forces (for parts beneficial to them); Reasons for Their Support: Pro - slavery forces wanted to maintain or expand slavery in a way that was acceptable in the compromise, anti - slavery forces wanted to limit slavery's expansion and gain some concessions.
2. Supporters: Pro - slavery forces; Reasons for Their Support: To enforce the return of escaped slaves and protect slave - owner property rights.
3. Supporters: Anti - slavery forces; Reasons for Their Support: To help slaves gain freedom.
4. Supporters: Pro - slavery forces; Reasons for Their Support: To have the possibility of slavery in new territories.
5. Supporters: Anti - slavery forces; Reasons for Their Support: Party opposed to slavery expansion.
6. Supporters: Pro - slavery forces; Reasons for Their Support: Decision favored slave - owner rights and the legality of slavery in territories.
7. Supporters: Anti - slavery forces (some); Reasons for Their Support: To fight against slavery through a rebellion.
8. Supporters: Anti - slavery forces; Reasons for Their Support: Lincoln opposed slavery expansion.