REVIEW: Nation Divided Ch 1-5

Front

What was the main issue that caused political rivalry between the North and South in the early United States?

Back

Slavery

Front

The Missouri Compromise was reached in which year?

Back

1820

Front

Fill in the blank: The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to join the union as a ______ state.

Back

Slave

Front

What does the term 'Emancipate' mean?

Back

To free from slavery

Front

Fill in the blank: The term 'Diversified' in economics refers to having many different ______.

Back

Industries

Front

Which key term refers to the purchase that doubled the size of the United States?

Back

Louisiana Purchase

Front

Fill in the blank: The term 'Knell' is usually associated with marking a ______.

Back

Death

Front

What does the term "mercantile" relate to?

Back

trade

Front

How did the concept of 'necessary evil' justify certain practices in early American history?

Back

It was seen as a temporary measure for economic growth.

Front

What was a common justification for the 'positive good' perspective on slavery in the Southern United States? Options: It was a means to promote industrialization, It was a divine mandate, It provided a stable workforce, It was a way to enhance cultural diversity

Back

It provided a stable workforce