Nationalism & Sectionalism Quiz

After the defeat of Napoleon in 1815, what threats arose to the U.S. in the Western Hemisphere?

• Increased trade restrictions with European powers
• Expansion of Native American territories
• Rise of new independent nations in South America
• European powers attempting to reestablish colonial control in the Americas

What President created the Monroe Doctrine?

• James Monroe
• Abraham Lincoln
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

What was the goal of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To promote trade with European countries

• To establish U.S. colonies in Africa

• To prevent further European colonization in the Americas

• To form an alliance with European powers

What were the The Land Act of 1800 (Harrison Land Act) and The Land Act of 1820, and what did both of these help influence?

• The construction of the transcontinental railroad

• The westward expansion of the U.S.

• The establishment of the National Park Service

• The development of the U.S. space program

What issues did these Land Acts cause in regards to the issues of Slavery?

• They abolished slavery in the new territories

• They led to a decrease in the demand for slave labor

• They increased tensions between the North and South over the expansion of slavery

• They had no impact on the issue of slavery

How many slave states and free states were there in 1819?

• 8 slave states and 14 free states
• 11 slave states and 11 free states
• 13 slave states and 9 free states
• 10 slave states and 12 free states

What was the issue with Missouri becoming a state?

• The issue was whether Missouri would become an independent nation.
• The issue was related to the state's geographical location.
• The issue was whether Missouri would enter the Union as a free state or a slave state.
• The issue was about the state's population size.

Who proposed the Missouri Compromise?

• Henry Clay
• Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln
• George Washington

What was agreed to in the Missouri Compromise?

• Allowed all states to have slavery
• Allowed Missouri to enter as a slave state, Maine as a free state, and prohibited slavery north of the 36°30′ parallel in the Louisiana Territory.
• Banned all states from having slavery
• Permitted slavery in all territories

What is the significance of the 36 30 line?

• The 36 30 line marked the northern boundary for slavery in new territories.
• The 36 30 line was a geographical marker for trade routes
• The 36 30 line was a border between two rival empires
• The 36 30 line was a demarcation for agricultural zones