AICE U.S History Origins of the Civil War

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What two states were involved in the Missouri Compromise?

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Missouri & Maine

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What was the result of the Missouri Compromise?

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Missouri was added as a slave state, and Maine was added as a free state.

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Why was the Missouri compromise important?

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The balance between slave states and free states was preserved.

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What did the abolitionists aim to achieve?

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The end to slavery, racial segregation, and discrimination.

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Where were most abolitionists located?

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Northern U.S

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what famous newspaper played a major role in the abolitionist movement?

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The Liberator

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Who was president of the U.S during the Mexican-American war?

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James K Polk

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What territories were gained from Mexico? Texas,California,Utah,Nevada,Arizona,New Mexico, and West Colorado

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Texas, California, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and West Colorado

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What was the "Manifest Destiny" which promoted the Mexican-American war and growing the U.S?

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The idea that the United States would expand to the Pacific Ocean.

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How did the Mexican-American war begin?

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Mexican soldiers attacked a group of U.S soldiers at a disputed zone. "American blood upon American soil" U.S declares war shortly after.