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1800-1877 review test
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1
During Reconstruction, the Freedman's Bureau
created a system for tenant farming
relocated many former slaves to the North
established schools for former slaves
gave forty acres and a mule to former slaves
2
This cartoon reflects the opinion that President Jackson was:
abusing the power of the presidency
not qualified to be president
unable to make important decisions
influenced by European political ideas
3
How did the end of the Civil War change power between national and state governments?
the Union allowed nullification of federal laws by states
the Union victory solidified supremacy of the federal gov't
states gained more power in the South
Southern states separated and maintained independence
4
Which of the following issues was central to the Nullification Crisis of 1832-1833?
due process
laissez faire
states' rights
women's rights
5
Which action abolished slavery in the United States?
suspension of habeas corpus
passage of the 14th amendment
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1865
passage of the 13th amendment
6
The desire to make land available to white miners and farms in the Southeast resulted in...
obeying the Supreme Court
The Indian Removal Act
more Irish immigrants
creating a new state for white fur traders
7
Fredrick Douglass was well known for speaking on behalf of which group?
exiled American Indians
oppressed Irish Americans
deported American Jews
enslaved African Americans
8
What was the impact of Jim Crow laws in North Carolina?
ended slavery and gave freedmen the right to vote
segregation in public places
illegal to possess, sell, or transport alcohol
placed price supports on crops like tobacco and cotton
9
What impact did the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott have on the United States
slave trade was made illegal throughout the country
free states and slave states were divided equally
slave owners could take slaves anywhere
runaways were returned to their masters
10
What was the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine
Open Canada to American settlers
Acquire Florida
Prevent Europe expansion in the Americas
end the United States alliance with Great Britian
11
Why did the Union want to blockade Southern ports?
Prevent trade with Europe
Prevent the use of fishing as a source of food
prevent trade with Latin America
Prevent trade with Cuba and Mexico
12
"Go West Young Man, and Grow up with the Country" this quote is associated with which of these?
Loss of territory
Popular Sovereignty
Manifest Destiny
Farmers Alliance
13
The Battle of Gettysburg was important mainly for which reason?
Great Britain refused to help the Confederacy
First Union victory using African American soldiers
The Confederacy never again attempted to invade the North
Congress ratified the 13th Amendment
14
Which invention also increased the need for slaves as labor in the south?
cotton gin
steel plow
wheat reaper
rice mill
15
Vicksburg was a significant battle because
it destroyed the South's largest city
the Confederacy never invaded the North again
It gave the Union army control of the Mississippi River
Caused Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation
16
What event best marks the END of Reconstruction?
all southern states met the requirements for statehood
Republicans made a deal and named Hayes president
Republicans decided it was a failure and waste of funds
Grant chose not to run as president for a 3rd term
17
During 1830-1850 which section of the United States was most opposed to a protective tariff?
South
Northeast
Northwest
West
18
The rowing importance of cotton to the South created an economy dominated by
small independent farmers
industrial leaders
large landowners
managers and professionals
19
Canals were built to connect towns. Why did they build these canals?
create better public transportation between cities
move the navy from the Atlantic to Pacific
Move slaves from Southern states to the West
cheap way to move goods between the West and East
20
The term "secession" refers to which action taken before the war?
leaving the Union
compromising about slavery
voting to be slave or free
eliminating the Constitution
21
One goal of Congressional Reconstruction was:
preserve the plantation system
ensure civil rights for slaves
repay Confederate debts
rebuild the Southern navy
22
To which event was Lincoln referring when he said: "Four score and seven years ago..."
Declaration of Independence
ratifying the Constitution
Boston Tea Party
Battle of Yorktown
23
Which part of the Compromise of 1850 received greatest support from the SOUTH?
admission of California as a free state
popular sovereignty used in the territories
passage of a strict fugitive slave act
end of slave trade in Washington DC
24
The Gettysburg Address is similar to the Declaration of Independence because:
they both emphasize effective government
they both include descriptions of laws
they justify the need for economic changes
they both support self-government and human rights
25
State's rights played a major role in all of the following EXCEPT
Monroe Doctrine
Missouri Compromise
Nullification Crisis
Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions
26
What was the impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
slaveholders could establish slavery in the territories
popular sovereignty led to armed conflict over slavery
slavery in the territories was prohibited by law
the president would make the final decision about slavery
27
Which statement best explains the increase in sectionalism between 1820 and 1850?
heated debate over Native Americans in territories
debate over the expansion of slavery in the territories
westward expansion created labor shortage for factories
westward expansion created increased government spending
28
What led the newspapers to speak of "Bleeding Kansas" in 1856?
fighting between proslavery and antislavery forces
attacks on Irish immigrants
the Dred Scott decision by the Supreme Court
conflict between cattle ranchers and farmers
29
How was the Election of 1860 a turning point in history?
Lincoln's victory prompted Southern secession
Lincoln won the electoral votes not the popular votes
the Whigs and Know-Nothings ran a strong candidate
the Crittenden Compromise failed to resolve tension
30
By the mid 1800s, California was being settled mostly by people in search of...
trade with Natives
animal furs
jobs
gold
31
Who was the most important leader of the Underground Railroad?
Phyllis Wheatly
William Lloyd Garrison
Harriet Tubman
Sarah Grinké
32
Andrew Jackson believed which of the following arguments regarding Indian Removal:
American Indians were destroying the environment
American Indians were not obeying the Constitution
American Indians were not respecting the Missouri Compromise
American Indians were preventing the spread of civilization
33
Conflict with Mexico became highly likely following the granting of statehood to:
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Missouri
34
What was the purpose of Jim Crow laws?
enforce segregation and discrimination
guarantee suffrage for African Americans
provide land for freed slaves after the Civil War
regulate policies of Reconstruction
35
What did the Mexican Cession, "Bleeding Kansas" and John Brown's Raid all have in common?
all were examples of Manifest Destiny
all helped Democrats win the next presidential election
all sparked conflict with the Native Americans
all provoked the debate over slavery
