Standard 8 review

Front

Territories like Missouri acquired in the Louisiana Purchase threatened to ___________.

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tip the balance of free and slave states.

Front

The 36°30′ line was established to ...

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settle the issue of slavery in new territories

Front

Who was elected president due to his desire to annex Texas and Oregon expanding America's territory?

Back

James K. Polk

Front

After the Mexican War, _______________ established the Rio Grande as the U.S. southern border.

Back

the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo

Front

What was a result of the Mexican Cession as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo? Options: U.S./Mexico divided California, Texas border moved northward, U.S. gained territory that later became 7 states, Santa Ana was imprisoned

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U.S. gained territory that later became 7 states

Front

What led to California's population increasing to the point of requesting statehood? Options: Railroad expansion, Gold discovery, Great Migration

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Gold discovery

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The plan to allow states to decide the issue of slavery themselves was known as...

Back

popular sovereignty

Front

Unsuccessful attempt at allowing territories to decide the issue of slavery using popular sovereignty that led to extreme violence.

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Kansas-Nebraska Act

Front

Who was executed for leading a failed slave rebellion after his raid on Harpers Ferry?

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John Brown

Front

What final event led to the start of the Civil War? Options: Missouri Compromise, Bleeding Kansas, Scott v Sanford, Election of 1860

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Election of 1860