US History SSUSH 8 a-e (Dr. Warren)

SSUSH8 a. Explain the impact of the Missouri Compromise on the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory.

How did the Missouri Compromise impact the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory?

• It prohibited slavery in all states from the Louisiana Territory.

• It allowed slavery in all states from the Louisiana Territory.

• It divided the Louisiana Territory into slave and free states.

• It had no impact on the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory.

SSUSH8 b. Examine James K. Polk’s presidency in the fulfillment of Manifest Destiny including the Texas annexation and Oregon.

What was the significance of James K. Polk's presidency in relation to Manifest Destiny?

• He opposed Manifest Destiny and sought to limit westward expansion.

• He successfully annexed Texas and Oregon, fulfilling the idea of Manifest Destiny.

• He advocated for the abolition of slavery, which conflicted with Manifest Destiny.

• He played no role in the fulfillment of Manifest Destiny.

SSUSH8c Analyze the impact of the Mexican War on growing sectionalism.

How did the Mexican War contribute to growing sectionalism?

• It united the North and South in their support for territorial expansion.

• It highlighted the cultural and economic differences between the North and South.

• It led to the abolition of slavery and further divided the North and South.

• It had no impact on sectionalism.

SSUSH8d Explain how the Compromise of 1850 arose out of territorial expansion and population growth.

What factors led to the Compromise of 1850?

• Territorial expansion and population growth

• The abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad

• The secession of Southern states and the formation of the Confederacy

• The Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War

SSUSH8e Evaluate the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the failure of popular sovereignty, Scott v. Sanford, John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry, and the election of 1860 as events leading to the Civil War.

What was the outcome of the failure of popular sovereignty in relation to the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• It led to the outbreak of the Civil War.

• It resulted in the division of Kansas into slave and free territories.

• It solidified the power of the federal government over state governments.

• It had no significant impact on the political landscape.

SSUSH8e Evaluate the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the failure of popular sovereignty, Scott v. Sanford, John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry, and the election of 1860 as events leading to the Civil War.

Which Supreme Court case reinforced the idea of slavery and increased sectional tensions?

• Scott v. Sanford

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Marbury v. Madison

• Plessy v. Ferguson

SSUSH8 e Evaluate the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the failure of popular sovereignty, Scott v. Sanford, John Brown’s Raid on Harper’s Ferry, and the election of 1860 as events leading to the Civil War.

What was the significance of John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry?

• It called for the immediate emancipation of all slaves.

• It highlighted the violent opposition to slavery in the North.

• It led to the secession of Southern states from the Union.

• It had no impact on the events leading to the Civil War.

SSUSH8a. Explain the impact of the Missouri Compromise on the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory.

How did the Missouri Compromise impact the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory?

• It prohibited slavery in all states from the Louisiana Territory.

• It allowed slavery in all states from the Louisiana Territory.

• It divided the Louisiana Territory into slave and free states.

• It had no impact on the admission of states from the Louisiana Territory.

SSUSH8c. Analyze the impact of the Mexican War on growing sectionalism.

How did the Mexican War contribute to growing sectionalism?

• It united the North and South in their support for territorial expansion.

• It highlighted the cultural and economic differences between the North and South.

• It led to the abolition of slavery and further divided the North and South.

• It had no impact on sectionalism.

SSUSH8b. Examine James K. Polk’s presidency in the fulfillment of Manifest Destiny including the Texas annexation and Oregon.

According to the concept of Manifest Destiny, what was the belief held by many Americans in the 19th century based on the image?

• a) The United States should expand its territory from coast to coast

• b) The United States should remain isolated from other nations

• c) The United States should focus on developing strong trade relationships

• d) The United States should prioritize diplomatic relations with European powers