What were the main causes of the Nat Turner Rebellion?

Harsh conditions of slavery, religious beliefs, and the desire for freedom

During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in -

elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs

How did the Gold Rush influence the Westward Expansion?

The Gold Rush accelerated the Westward Expansion as it attracted a large number of settlers to the West in search of wealth.

The Wilmot Proviso outlawed

slavery in land acquired from Mexico

What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846 have in common?

They all increased the territory of the United States.

Which factor best explains the territorial expansion of slavery in the mid-1800s? Options: The belief in Manifest Destiny encouraged settlers to move to the West, The growing nativist movement that sought to restrict the behavior of immigrants, The Mexican-American War incorporated extensive new lands into the US, The rise of industry in the South prompted a population shift to the West

The Mexican-American War incorporated extensive new lands into the US

What impact did the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo have on the issue of slavery in the United States?

It exacerbated the issue by adding new territories where the question of whether slavery would be allowed was contentious.

How did the Mexican-American War contribute to the sectional tension between the North and South?

The war increased tension as it led to the acquisition of new territories, reigniting the debate over the expansion of slavery.

What were the main causes of the Civil War?

Slavery, states' rights, and economic differences between the North and the South.

What were some of the key events leading up to the Civil War? Options: Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bull Run, Manifest Destiny, Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott decision, and election of Abraham Lincoln, Declaration of Independence, Battle of Gettysburg, Emancipation Proclamation, Louisiana Purchase, Battle of Antietam, Reconstruction

Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850, Kansas-Nebraska Act, Dred Scott decision, and election of Abraham Lincoln

What were the arguments for and against the expansion of slavery during Westward Expansion?

The arguments for the expansion of slavery were based on economic interests, white supremacy, and political power, while the arguments against it were rooted in moral concerns and the violation of human rights.

What role did the Underground Railroad play in the Abolition Movement?

The Underground Railroad helped slaves escape to freedom and raised awareness about the horrors of slavery, playing a crucial role in the Abolition Movement.

What were the consequences of the Dred Scott decision on the issue of slavery?

The Dred Scott decision denied enslaved African Americans citizenship and declared that Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories.

How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act contribute to the tensions between the North and the South?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act allowed settlers to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery in their territories, which angered many Northerners and led to violent clashes in Kansas, contributing to tensions between the North and the South.

What was the impact of the Fugitive Slave Act on the Abolition Movement?

The Fugitive Slave Act strengthened the Abolition Movement as it highlighted the harsh realities of slavery and led to increased support for abolition.

What was the role of women in the Abolition Movement?

Women, such as Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, played significant roles in the Abolition Movement, advocating for the end of slavery and assisting in the escape of enslaved people.

Sectionalism can be defined as

Differences that arise between different regions of a country economically, culturally, or politically, for example

Which statement is TRUE regarding the consequences of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? Options: It ended the Mexican War of Independence. It created a transcontinental railroad through Texas. It established US control over New Mexico, Nevada, and California. (Mexican Cession) It solidified Mexican authority over Texas and the surrounding region.

It established US control over New Mexico, Nevada, and California. (Mexican Cession)

Abolitionists often opposed annexation of western territories because they

feared the extension of slavery

Nullification was a theory espoused by John C. Calhoun which stated that states had the right to do what?

decide which national laws states would accept

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This painting best illustrates which of the following concepts?
Manifest Destiny, Popular Sovereignty, Transcendentalism, Abolitionism

Back

Manifest Destiny

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the capital of France?

Back

Paris

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

U.S. bought Louisiana Territory from France. Doubled the size of the United States.

Back

Louisiana Purchase

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

Back

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an abolitionist?

Back

a person who wanted to end slavery.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Practice of rewarding government jobs to political supporters; replacing government employees with the winning candidate's supporters.

Back

Spoil System

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An area of public lands set aside for Native Americans

Back

reservation

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