African American study

Front

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise (1820)?

Back

To maintain the balance between slave and free states in the U.S.

Front

Which country abolished the slave trade in 1807, inspiring the anti-slavery movement in the U.S.? Options: Portugal, England, Spain, France

Back

England

Front

What was a key feature of the Northwest Ordinance (1787)? Options: a) It permitted slavery in the Northwest Territory, b) It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory, c) It mandated the return of fugitive slaves, d) It delayed decisions on slavery for 20 years

Back

It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory.

Front

What decision was made in the Dred Scott Case?

Back

Dred Scott was not a citizen and could not sue.

Front

In the Election of 1860, why did Abraham Lincoln win? Options: a) He had overwhelming support in both the North and South, b) The Democratic Party split into Northern and Southern factions, c) He strongly opposed slavery in all states, d) He was the only candidate in favor of popular sovereignty

Back

The Democratic Party split into Northern and Southern factions.

Front

The 3/5 Clause in the Constitution allowed all enslaved people to count toward a state’s population for representation.

Back

False

Front

The Kansas-Nebraska Act introduced the concept of popular sovereignty, leading to violence in Kansas

Back

True

Front

The Compromise of 1850 completely abolished slavery in the United States.

Back

False

Answer explanation

It allowed California to join as a free state but left slavery in other territories up to popular sovereignty.)

Front

Did Spain abolish slavery in all of its territories in 1811, including Cuba?

Back

False

Answer explanation

Cuba opposed abolition and was excluded.

Front

The Fugitive Slave Law required free states to help return escaped enslaved people to their owners.

Back

True