Which describes the group known as the “foreign French”?

Immigrants from France beginning in the 1820s

Which describes core beliefs of the Democratic Party as it emerged in the antebellum period?

small government, small business, & large voting population

What does the word “antebellum” mean and what time period does it refer to?

“antebellum” means “before war”; before the Civil War.

What is “Manifest destiny”?

A belief that the expansion of the US was divinely ordained.

Which explains why the “Know Nothing Party" opposed immigration?

They blamed immigrants for the unemployment of Amer workers.

Which political party controlled politics in New Orleans in the late 1850s?

the “Know Nothing” Party, also known as the American Party

Who gained the right to vote during the antebellum period and what was it called?

all free white men aged 21; universal manhood suffrage

What effect do protective tariffs generally have on the price of goods?

Raise prices of imported goods above goods produced in US

What is “infrastructure”?

the basic facilities that help a community run, ex. roads, canals, bridges

What three cities served as Louisiana’s state capital during the antebellum period?

New Orleans, Donaldsonville, and Baton Rouge

Which explains why many sugar planters were drawn to the Whig party?

it supported a tariff making local sugar more competitive

Which explains why Louisiana invested in railroad development during the antebellum period?

They hoped to connect business centers & create more business

Which happened as a result of the invention of the steamboat?

Private investors made canals in order to collect tolls

Which describes the core beliefs of the Whig party as it emerged during the antebellum period?

business, banking, and infrastructure

Which was a result of ethnic tensions in New Orleans during the antebellum period?

Governance was split and separate districts were formed within the city

How were the Acadian migration and the foreign French migration similar?

Both groups were attracted to La b/c of cultural similarites

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1
Which describes the group known as the “foreign French”?
Immigrants from America before 1812
Immigrants from France beginning in the 1820s
Immigrants from Acadia before 1830
Immigrants from Spain after 1872
2
Which describes core beliefs of the Democratic Party as it emerged in the antebellum period?
small government, small business, & large voting population
small babies, big animals, no voters
massive governt, small structures, & elite voting population
big government, big business, & large voting population
3
What was the nickname given to New Orleans because of its profitable commercial activity?
Prince City of the West
King City of the North
Queen City of the South
Princess City of the East
4
What does the word “antebellum” mean and what time period does it refer to?
“antebellum” means “before war”; before the Civil War.
“antebellum” means “before lunch”; before 8th grade lunch.
“antebellum” means “before a circus”; before Civil Circus.
“antebellum” means “after war”; after the Civil War.
5
What is “Manifest destiny”?
A belief that exports and imports were US destinies
A belief that the US should have a man festival
A belief that the US should be made of all Irish men
A belief that the expansion of the US was divinely ordained.
6
Which explains why the “Know Nothing Party" opposed immigration?
They thought immigrants took steroids
They blamed immigrants for the unemployment of Amer workers.
They blamed the immigrants for stealing their land
They thought immigrants were mean
7
Which political party controlled politics in New Orleans in the late 1850s?
the “Know Nothing” Party, also known as the American Party
the "Know Something" Party
the "Cash Me Outside" party AKA "How Bout Dat" party
the "No Jumping" party
8
Which transportation improvement was in its infancy in the 1830s?
motor boats
cars
railroads
airplanes
9
Who gained the right to vote during the antebellum period and what was it called?
all free men of color; universal menuhood sufferage
all free white men aged 21; universal manhood suffrage
all women aged 21; universal womenhood sufferage
all free white men aged 45 or older; university of mendo
10
Which 2 ethnic groups were competitors for political power in La during the antebellum period?
Creoles and Americans
Americans and Hispanics
Greeks and Native Americans
Creoles and Germans
11
What effect do protective tariffs generally have on the price of goods?
Raises American prices so more of the imported good is sold
Raises the weight allowed of an imported product
Raise prices of imported goods above goods produced in US
Nothin happens to the price it just makes people feel better
12
What percentage of southern families owned slaves?
25%
10%
50%
90%
13
What is “infrastructure”?
a substance made from nuclear explosives
A basket full of necessities
the basic facilities that help a community run, ex. roads, canals, bridges
An environment full of wagons and jay walkers
14
The cultivation of what two things led to great wealth for large plantation owners?
wheat and barley
biscuits and gravy
carrots and mushrooms
Sugar and cotton
15
What two transportation developments improved water travel?
bicycles and cars
motorcycles and canals
canoes and airplanes
steamboat and canals
16
What do "franchise" and "suffrage" mean?
the right to tax goods and services
the right to turnt it up
the right to vote
the right to suffer and speak "Franch"
17
What three cities served as Louisiana’s state capital during the antebellum period?
Lafayette, New Orleans, Baton Rouge
Alexandria, New Orleans, Lake Charles
New Orleans, Donaldsonville, and Baton Rouge
Monroe, Baton Rouge, France
18
Which explains why many sugar planters were drawn to the Whig party?
it made its members feel "sweet"
it made sugar growing easier with new machines
it supported exporting and importing small children
it supported a tariff making local sugar more competitive
19
Which explains why Louisiana invested in railroad development during the antebellum period?
They hoped to cause problems for steamboats
They hoped that someone would tie up a victim on a track
They hoped to connect business centers & create more business
They hoped to stop people from using crazy fast wagons
20
Which happened as a result of the invention of the steamboat?
Gators were often caught up in the engine
Private investors bought gasoline to put the engine.
Private investors made canals in order to collect tolls
Communities stopped fishing
21
Which type of slaves lived in the main (or big) house?
stolen slaves
new slaves
old slaves
domestic slaves
22
Which describes the core beliefs of the Whig party as it emerged during the antebellum period?
bandits, large voting population, and environment
business, environment, pollution
business, banking, and infrastructure
mini marts, common people, policing
23
Which was a result of ethnic tensions in New Orleans during the antebellum period?
The canals of the city were shut down
The city was put on lock-down until agreements were made
The Creoles united with the Americans and became friends
Governance was split and separate districts were formed within the city
24
What were the two major political parties during the antebellum period?
Democratic party, Pelican party
Republican party, Green party
Democratic party, Whig party
Independent party, Know Everything party
25
How were the Acadian migration and the foreign French migration similar?
Both groups liked the thought of living with Americans
Both groups desired a life in the swamps
Both groups were forced to come here as slaves
Both groups were attracted to La b/c of cultural similarites
26
Which two groups immigrated to Louisiana in large numbers during the antebellum period?
Australians and Asians
Canadians and Dalmations
Hispanics and the Russians
Germans and Irish

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