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American History Unit #5-Tension Between the Mexican-American War and the Civil War
American History Unit #5-Tension Between the Mexican-American War and the Civil War
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1
In what way did William Loyd Garrison's The Liberator increase sectional tensions in the Antebellum USA
He demanded immediate emancipation and racial equality from slave owners
He argued that slaves had a better standard of living than Northern workers
He felt the values of western farmers were better than those in the East
He isisted westward expansion would destroy ther traditional US culture
2
Most tariffs in the 19th century were intended to
redistribute wealth among the social classes
allow access to cheap foreign imports
raise revenue and protect domestic manufacturing
limit American exports
3
The Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 was mainly concerned with
improving treatment of the mentally il
ending slavery in all the state
expanding women's rights
reducing consumption of alcoholic beverages
4
Before the Civil War, one example of increased democracy was the
extension of suffrage to African Americans
elimination of property ownership to vote
elimination of the electoral college
women's suffrage
5
What is a primary source of information about the nature of slavery in the USA
a copy of the Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Noard of education
a TV show about life on a southern plantation
the autobiography of Fredrick Douglas
a history of slavery written by a 20th century historian
6
By the time of the Civil War, slavery had disappeared in the North mainly because
slaves had become to expensive for Northern farmers
The US Constitution required the end of slavery in the Northern States
slave rebellions in the northern states had forced the end of slavery
slavery did not fit the economic interests of the North
7
The foreign policies of Pres. James Polk involving TX, CA and the OR territory were all efforts to
continue traditional American isolationism
weaken the Monroe Doctrine
fulfill the goal of Manifest destiny
remain neutral toward western territorries
8
According to the graphs, what is true about the resources of the North and South just before the Civil War
The North had more industry than the South
The North and South had equal populations
The North produced 71% of all manufactured goods:the south 29%
The South had more railroad track than the North
9
What is the Best title for this map?
Results of the Revolution
Immigration Before the Civil War
Territorial Expansion
Eastward Migration
10
What effect did the Dredd Scott case and the decision by the SCOTUS have on slavery in the USA?
The number of free states and slave states was divided equally
Slave owners could take slaves into any state or territory
Runaway slaves had to be returned to their masters
The slave trade became illegal throughout the country
11
Which heading best completes the partial outline below
Consequences of Manifest Destiny
Government Policies toward Native American Indians
Foreign policies of the USA
Causes of Sectional Conflict
12
Which influence is most clearly supported by the information in this table
The enslaved population began to decline after 1840
The transcontinental railroad spread slavery outside of the South
Slavery would likely have continued to grow had there not been a civil war
Slavery decreased in the south with the end of the African slave trade
13
Which Statement About the USA in the 1850's is best supported by these headlines?
Americans had lost confidence in the plan for Reconstruction
The nation had grown increasingly divided over the future of slavery
Support for the abolitionist movement decreased during this period
Northern and Southern voters were united in support of popular sovereignty
14
A major purpose of the Monroe Doctrin (1823) was to
limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere
form military alliances with Latin America
avoid involvement in Canadian conflicts
establish United States colonies in South America
15
Which issue is most closely associated with these headlines
expansion of land for reservations
negotiation of the Oregon Treaty
in influence of political parties on economic development
status of slavery in new states
16
Which part of the Compromise of 1850 received the greatest support from Southern farmers?
the admission of California as a free state
The end of the slave trade in Washington, D.C.
The allowance of popular sovereignty in new territories
The passage of a strict fugitive slave act
17
The compromise of 1850 attempted to calm tensions when the US acquired new territory after the Mexican American War
Calhoun-south needed compromise. Webster-no Americans can support it
Calhoun-slavery expansion lead to violence. Webster secession is impossible
Calhoun-compromise failed the South Webster-only compromise would work
Calhoun-South needed compromise. Webster-compromise would not work
18
This poster from the 1850's appeared in response to the
passage of the fugitive slave law
enactment of the 13th Amendment
start of the Civil War
issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation
19
The slogan "Fifty-Four Forty or Fight!", the annexation of Texas and the Mexican War all relate to the
practice of secession
idea of due process
theory of nullification
belief in Manifest Destiny
20
Which area on the map was admitted as a state as a result of the Compromise of 1850
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3
1
4
21
The election results shown on this map most clearly reflect the influence of
ethnic conflicts
sectional differences
political stability
nationalists motives
22
Which event was the immediate cause of secession of Southern states from the Union in 1860?
John Brown and Harper's Ferry
the election of President Abraham Lincoln
Dred Scott
the Missouri Compromise
23
In the 1840's, the term Manifest Destiny was used by many Americans to justify
the acquisition of colonies in Latin America
westward expansion into lands claimed by other nations
the extension of slavery into the territories
war with Russia over the Oregon territory
24
Why would Southern Planters oppose the Wilmot Proviso?
would prevent plantation owners from moving slaves to Louisiana territory
It would abolish slavery in territory acquired during the Mexican War
It would only allow slavery below the Missouri Compromise line
It would legalize slavery everywhere except in Mexican Cession Territory
25
which generalisation during the 19th century is most clearly supported by the information provided by the graph
Most immigrants moved to rural areas than in urban areas
The percentage of the population living in urban areas grow
Family size was greater in rural areas than in Urban Areas
jobs attracted about 60% of the population to urban areas
26
Before the Civil War, the principle of popular sovereignty was proposed as a means of
deciding the legalization of slavery in a new state
permitting voters to nullify federal laws
allowing states to secede from the Union
overturning unpopular decisions of the Supreme Court
27
How did the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 affect United States commerce?
NY City lost business as manufacturing centers grew in the West
The Midwest became the center of textile production
Western farmers gained better access to East Coast Markets
US exports to European countries declined
28
According to the Excerpt, how did the the Kansas-Nebraska Act address the issue of slavery?
It made slavery an issue to be decided by residents of the states
It declared slavery legal in every state west of the Mississippi River
It provided no guidance on the issue of slavery in the states
It gave Congress the power to regulate slavery in the states
29
Which statement best describes the economic differences between the North and the South just prior to the Civil War
The Northern economy was agricultural, while the Southern was manufacturing
Transportation systems were more developed in the North tha the South
The Southern economy was more diversified than the Northern economy
Plantations attracted more European immigrants to the South than the North
30
The philosophy stated in 1848 at the Seneca Falls Convention was based on the
natural rights theory
idea of rugged individualism
the theory of the separation of powers
"necessary and proper" clause of the US Constitution
31
What did the South gain from both the Compromise of 1850 and Kansas-Nebraska Act
popular sovereignty in making decisions about slavery in the territories
an enforcement of the Fugitive Slave Law
a provision to honour the Mason-Dixon line
gradual elimination of slavery in the territories being added to the nation
32
Between 1820 and 1860, southerners wanted slavery extended to the western territories so that the south could
continue to elect Southern Presidents
use slave labor to expand Southern industries
keep enough strength in the Senate to protect Southern interests
continue to dominate the Supreme Court
33
In the mid-1800's, the growth of the populations of California and the Western territories was mainly a result of the
opening of the Panama Canal
discovery of gold and silver
migration of freedmen after the Civil War
secession of the Southern states
34
What was the Primary result of road and turnpike development in the early-mid 1800's
Migration from East to West increased
Escape from Slavery was made easier
Southern States became more organized
State government control of transportation was increased
35
In which war was Manifest Destiny used to justify United States government action?
Mexican War
Vietnam War
Revolutionary War
Civil War
