UNITED STATES HISTORY I
The Union in Peril
Chapter Ten
10-1
The Divisive Politics of Slavery
Study Guide
Name _
Terms and Names
For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.
Wilmot Proviso
secession
Compromise of 1850
popular sovereignty
Stephen A. Douglas
Millard Fillmore
Essay
Read each of the three sections of 10-1 and respond to each of the below by using complete sentences, be specific and use examples to enhance your answer. No lists.
Describe the growing differences between the North and the South in their economies and ways of life.
Explain why the Wilmot Proviso failed to pass and why the issue of California statehood became so important.
Analyze how the efforts of Clay, Webster and Douglas produced the Compromise of 1850 and a temporary halt to the talk of secession.
The Union in Peril
Chapter Ten
10-1
The Divisive Politics of Slavery
Study Guide
Name _
Terms and Names
For each term or name, write a sentence explaining its significance.
Wilmot Proviso
secession
Compromise of 1850
popular sovereignty
Stephen A. Douglas
Millard Fillmore
Essay
Read each of the three sections of 10-1 and respond to each of the below by using complete sentences, be specific and use examples to enhance your answer. No lists.
Describe the growing differences between the North and the South in their economies and ways of life.
Explain why the Wilmot Proviso failed to pass and why the issue of California statehood became so important.
Analyze how the efforts of Clay, Webster and Douglas produced the Compromise of 1850 and a temporary halt to the talk of secession.