Sectional rivalries during the period from 1820-1860 centered mainly around the issues of

states' rights, extension of slavery, and tariffs

What action of President Lincoln during the Civil War was considered unconstitutional?

removing money from the Treasury

According to his "house divided" speech, Lincoln believed that

sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union

Before the Civil War, the principle of popular sovereignty was proposed as a means of

deciding the legalization of slavery in a new state

Supreme Court in Scott v Sanford outraged people & strengthened abolitionist movement b/c

Congress could not forbid slavery in the territories

Before the Civil War, slavery expanded in the South rather than the North because

Conditions in South encouraged development of plantations

By the time of the Civil War, slavery had nearly disappeared in the North mainly because

slavery did not fit the economic interests of the North

Which event was the immediate cause for the secession of several states in 1860?

the election of President Abraham Lincoln

The phrase "by military conquest, treaty, and purchase" best describes

methods used to expand the territory of the United States

As an immediate result of the Civil War

secession was no longer an option open to states

The idea of manifest destiny led to all of the following except

the decline of the Democratic Party

The Homestead Act was important in the growth of the West because it

encouraged settlement of the Great Plains

The Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas Nebraska Act were all efforts to

settle dispute over spread of slavery in Western territories

Which was a major cause of the rapid industrialization of NY and New England during 1800-1850?

water power and investment capital was available

Territorial expansion during the first half of the 19th century contributed to

escalating the debate over slavery

Which event was most influenced by the principle of Manifest Destiny?

acquisition of the Mexican Cession

Laws requiring individuals to pass civil service exams to obtain gov't jobs were enacted to

eliminate patronage and corruption in government hiring

During the first half of the 19th century, territorial expansion led to

increased tensions over slavery

Unlike the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act

let settlers to decide if territories would be slave or free

What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?

more human resources and war material

The purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862, which provided free federal land, was to

encourage settlement of the West

An underlying cause of the Civil War was

sectional tensions created by slavery

The activities of Nat Turner & Denmark Vesey in the United States indicated that

slave revolts occurred in the South

Which argument did President Abraham Lincoln use against the secession of the Southern States?

the government was a union of people and not of states

The Dred Scott decision

established that slavery was legal in any territory

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1
Sectional rivalries during the period from 1820-1860 centered mainly around the issues of
conservation, foreign policy, and women's suffrage
foreign policy, abolition of slavery, the currency system
tariffs, currency system, and women's suffrage
states' rights, extension of slavery, and tariffs
2
What action of President Lincoln during the Civil War was considered unconstitutional?
buying weapons from foreign governments
removing money from the Treasury
selecting a Vice President running mate from a slave state
replacement of Union army commanders
3
According to his "house divided" speech, Lincoln believed that
sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union
slavery was immoral and should be abolished immediately
the North should compromise with south on slavery to save US
the Southern states should be allowed to secede
4
The main reason for the passage of the Homestead Act in 1862 was to provide for
farms on the Great Plains
reservations for Native American Indians
irrigation of desert lands
national parks
5
@ the heart of the tariff issue & secession of Southern states in 1860 was constitutional issue
popular sovereignty
checks and balances
representation in Congress
the federal-state relationship
6
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
7
Supreme Court in Scott v Sanford outraged people & strengthened abolitionist movement b/c
slavery must be abolished in all federal territories
freed slaves could not vote
Congress could not forbid slavery in the territories
importation of slaves could be resumed
8
The "divided house" referred to in Lincoln's speech was caused primarily by
the suffrage movement
expansionism
slavery
war with Mexico
9
Before the Civil War, slavery expanded in the South rather than the North because
Conditions in South encouraged development of plantations
Northern states passed affirmative action legislation
Congress passed a law forbidding slavery in the North
Const had a clause outlawing import of slaves to the North
10
By the time of the Civil War, slavery had nearly disappeared in the North mainly because
slavery did not fit the economic interests of the North
the US Constitution required the end of slavery in North
slaves had become too expensive for Northern farmers
slave rebellions in Northern states forced end of slavery
11
Which event was the immediate cause for the secession of several states in 1860?
the election of President Abraham Lincoln
the raid of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry
the Missouri Compromise
the Dred Scott decision
12
The phrase "by military conquest, treaty, and purchase" best describes
major parts of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points
causes of the United States entry into the Korean War
steps in the growth of American industry
methods used to expand the territory of the United States
13
As an immediate result of the Civil War
South retained its pre-Civil War economic & social structure
women gained the right to vote
secession was no longer an option open to states
sectionalism disappeared from American economics & politics
14
The idea of manifest destiny led to all of the following except
the annexation of Texas
war with Mexico
increased sectional conflict over slavery
the decline of the Democratic Party
15
As the US acquired more land between 1803-1850 controversy over these territories focused on
failure to conserve natural resources
construction of transcontinental railroads
need for schools and colleges
expansion of slavery
16
19th century expansion of population of US affected the lives of Native Americans in that most
sought to form alliances with minority groups
chose to adopt the culture of settlers
moved to urban areas in large numbers
were forced to move westward
17
The Homestead Act was important in the growth of the West because it
encouraged settlement of the Great Plains
provided land to build a canal system
created the Department of Agriculture to aid farmers
set aside reservations for Native American Indians
18
The Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, and Kansas Nebraska Act were all efforts to
settle dispute over spread of slavery in Western territories
end fighting between farmers and Native Americans
encourage manufacturing in the West
increase # of people who voted in presidential elections
19
Which was a major cause of the rapid industrialization of NY and New England during 1800-1850?
water power and investment capital was available
the Northeast had a large supply of highly skilled laborers
cost of shipping raw materials for manufacture prohibitive
Northeast was close to the cotton growing areas of country
20
Territorial expansion during the first half of the 19th century contributed to
improving the living conditions of Native American Indians
escalating the debate over slavery
weakening the traditional policy of isolationism
balancing the Federal budget
21
Which event was most influenced by the principle of Manifest Destiny?
defeat of Britain in the Revolutionary War
founding of Jamestown
purchase of Florida
acquisition of the Mexican Cession
22
Laws requiring individuals to pass civil service exams to obtain gov't jobs were enacted to
support the development of public employee labor unions
encourage the growth of local political parties
eliminate patronage and corruption in government hiring
allow gov't to compete with private industry for employees
23
During the first half of the 19th century, territorial expansion led to
fewer conflicts with Native American Indians
decreased domestic demand for manufactured goods
increased tensions over slavery
improved relations with bordering nations
24
Unlike the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act
said nothing about slavery
provided for the admission of Kansas as a slave state
provided for admission of Kansas and Nebraska as free states
let settlers to decide if territories would be slave or free
25
What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?
more human resources and war material
economic aid from Great Britain and France
unified popular support for the war effort
superior military leadership
26
The purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862, which provided free federal land, was to
assist in the construction of transcontinental railroads
set up reservations for Native American Indians
established land grant agricultural colleges
encourage settlement of the West
27
An underlying cause of the Civil War was
sectional tensions created by slavery
the Democratic party's commitment to abolitionism
the North's unwillingness to compromise of tariffs
the Supreme Court's unwillingness to rule on slavery
28
The activities of Nat Turner & Denmark Vesey in the United States indicated that
political rivalries existed in the North
slave revolts occurred in the South
slavery could be extended into the territories
cotton was a profitable crop
29
Which argument did President Abraham Lincoln use against the secession of the Southern States?
slavery was not profitable
the government was a union of people and not of states
Southern States did not let their people vote on secession
He had the duty to defend the US against foreign invasion
30
The Dred Scott decision
ended slavery in the territories
ruled that slaves could sue their owners in a federal court
established that slavery was legal in any territory
upheld the Compromise of 1850

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