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What was the platform of James K. Polk during his presidency?

Back

James K. Polk ran on a platform promoting Western expansion.

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What was the significance of the Compromise of 1850 in U.S. history?

Back

The Compromise of 1850 allowed California to enter the Union as a free state.

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What impact did the abolition of the foreign slave trade have on slavery in the U.S.?

Back

The abolition of the foreign slave trade led to the rise of a thriving domestic slave trade.

Front

Who was John C. Calhoun and what was his stance on states' rights?

Back

John C. Calhoun was a strong supporter of states’ rights, particularly regarding slavery.

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What was one reason Texas became a Republic in 1836?

Back

Texas became a Republic in 1836 to govern itself separately from the U.S.

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What was Manifest Destiny and how did it influence U.S. expansion?

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Manifest Destiny was the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the North American continent.

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What role did the Missouri Compromise play in U.S. history?

Back

The Missouri Compromise was an effort to maintain the balance between free and slave states.

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How did the issue of slavery contribute to sectional tensions in the U.S.?

Back

The issue of slavery created significant sectional tensions between the North and South, leading to conflicts.

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What was the significance of the Wilmot Proviso?

Back

The Wilmot Proviso aimed to ban slavery in territories acquired from Mexico, highlighting sectional divisions.

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What was the impact of the Dred Scott decision on the status of slavery?

Back

The Dred Scott decision ruled that African Americans could not be citizens and that Congress could not regulate slavery in the territories.