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Which of the following is a right of a state not to follow a federal law? Segregation, Abolitionism, Secession, Nullification

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Nullification

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Which northern state was admitted to the United States as a free state as part of the Missouri Compromise?

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Maine

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The Fugitive Slave Act was added to this compromise to please Southern states:

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Compromise of 1850

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What does the term “popular sovereignty” describe?

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The right of the states to vote on laws

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Which law allowed popular sovereignty in several U.S. territories? Options: Georgia Platform, Missouri Compromise, Fugitive Slave Act, Kansas-Nebraska Act

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Kansas-Nebraska Act

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What is being described: Maine had to agree to outlaw slavery, territories wanted to become new states, abolitionists wanted to change laws?

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Missouri Compromise

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Which of the following accurately describes Alexander Stephens? A. He was a southerner who remained loyal to the Union and served as vice president under President Lincoln, B. He was a Georgian who served as vice president of the Confederacy., C. He was an intimidating politician who despised most southerners, D. He was a passionate secessionist who wanted Georgia to leave the Union immediately.

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He was a Georgian who served as vice president of the Confederacy.

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Georgia’s position on slavery in new territories during the mid-1800s was clearly stated in the 

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Georgia Platform

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A southern politician who believed in the doctrine of nullification would have been most supportive of

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States’ rights.

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In what way is the Kansas-Nebraska Act similar to both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850?

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Each decided the legality of slavery in new states.