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How did both the Fugitive Slave Act and the transcontinental railroad heighten sectional tensions?

The Fugitive Slave Act, which allowed runaways to be officially hunted down and returned to their owners, caused outrage among Abolitionists and recruited many new members to their cause, helped by the publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', which was written as a response to the Act. The proposed Transcontinental Railroad also divided the nation. The South wanted it to pass through New Mexico, but Chicago was the preferred hub. To persuade the South to contribute to the cost, Congress had to appease them with a new Act(Kansas-Nebraska Act) that would allow the slavery issue to be put to a local vote in each territory coming up for statehood. The result was a campaign of intimidation by cross-border terrorists, which vividly foreshadowed the Civil War.


During the Gilded Age most of the railroad barons?

Railroads were the chief cause for the unprecedented growth of the Gilded Age. Railroad Barons by building of the Transcontinental Railroad made travel accessible to more people. A trip that would have taken six months now only took six days. It also made the shipping of goods across the company economically feasible and increased sales for businesses that relied on the transportation industry in some way.


What land was purchased to build a transcontinental railroad?

No land was purchased, but the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 was passed for the purpose of building the transcontinental railroad. Specifically, it defined the borders for the territory of Nebraska to be broken up into two, Kansas and Nebraska. Kansas would become a state and the railroad would be built through it. The conflict between then-slaveholding South and free-soil North would cause the conflict known as Bloody Kansas, in which a state of near civil war and anarchy ensued. Bloody Kansas occurred because both regions (South, North) wanted a state in their control to send Senators to Congress and lean the balance of power in their favor (at the time, there were an even number of Senators from both regions).


The fundamental cause of the South's lack of railroad construction was?

Lack of financial investments.


What event in 1859 increased tension between the north and the south?

The event in 1859 that significantly increased tension between the North and the South was John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. Brown, an abolitionist, led a group in an attempt to seize a federal armory to incite a slave uprising. The raid heightened Southern fears of Northern aggression and the potential for widespread slave revolts, while many in the North viewed Brown as a martyr for the abolitionist cause. This incident deepened the divide between the two regions, contributing to the growing sectional conflict that would lead to the Civil War.

Related Questions

Was the transcontinental railroad the cause of the vanishing frontier?

No


Did Manifest Destiny cause the Gadsden Purchase?

Not directly. The Gadsden Purchase was solely to obtain railroad right of way for a proposed southern Transcontinental Railroad.


What was the major cause of emigration after the civil war?

The two major causes were the Homestead Act and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.


What are the differences between sectional and cause pressure groups?

sectional is where they promote a certain section in society where as cause they promote a certain cause.


Was the transcontinental railroad a part of westward migration?

The creation of the transcontinental railroad was a result of the Federal governments goal of connecting the US west and east coasts in an improved way of transport than existed before 1869. The railroad was the cause of more settlers heading west to start a new business, farm, or mining. The railroad also enabled the US army to be transported to western locations to protect the new settlers there. There were constant breaks of promises that were made to Native American Tribes in the West. This resulted in conflicts and US troops were used to keep Native Americans in reservations and cause much damage to them.


How did both the Fugitive Slave Act and the transcontinental railroad heighten sectional tensions?

The Fugitive Slave Act, which allowed runaways to be officially hunted down and returned to their owners, caused outrage among Abolitionists and recruited many new members to their cause, helped by the publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', which was written as a response to the Act. The proposed Transcontinental Railroad also divided the nation. The South wanted it to pass through New Mexico, but Chicago was the preferred hub. To persuade the South to contribute to the cost, Congress had to appease them with a new Act(Kansas-Nebraska Act) that would allow the slavery issue to be put to a local vote in each territory coming up for statehood. The result was a campaign of intimidation by cross-border terrorists, which vividly foreshadowed the Civil War.


How does the cross sectional area of wire affect resistance?

Other things being equal, more cross-sectional area will cause less resistance.


During the Gilded Age most of the railroad barons?

Railroads were the chief cause for the unprecedented growth of the Gilded Age. Railroad Barons by building of the Transcontinental Railroad made travel accessible to more people. A trip that would have taken six months now only took six days. It also made the shipping of goods across the company economically feasible and increased sales for businesses that relied on the transportation industry in some way.


What land was purchased to build a transcontinental railroad?

No land was purchased, but the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 was passed for the purpose of building the transcontinental railroad. Specifically, it defined the borders for the territory of Nebraska to be broken up into two, Kansas and Nebraska. Kansas would become a state and the railroad would be built through it. The conflict between then-slaveholding South and free-soil North would cause the conflict known as Bloody Kansas, in which a state of near civil war and anarchy ensued. Bloody Kansas occurred because both regions (South, North) wanted a state in their control to send Senators to Congress and lean the balance of power in their favor (at the time, there were an even number of Senators from both regions).


Can a tight jaw cause fatigue?

Tension held in the jaw can cause fatigue. Holding tension in any muscle group can cause fatigue. Holding your jaw tight can also cause neck pain and headaches.


What were three causes of tension in Europe before World War 1?

There were acctually 4 causes of tension for europe in 1914. : Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances.


Why was the underground railroad successful?

Cause white people helped