Renewing the Sectional Struggle, 1848–1854

Who pledged himself to a single term in 1848?

• Polk

• Cass

• Lincoln

• Washington

The Whigs' platform included which of the following actions?

• Committing to the issue of slavery's extension

• Dodging all troublesome issues

• Ignoring the virtues of their candidate

• Supporting the extension of slavery

Fill in the blank: The Whigs extolled the ______ of their candidate.

• weaknesses

• virtues

• failures

• mistakes

The image likely depicts a leader who is remembered for ______.

• Humanitarian efforts

• Scientific discoveries

• Violent conquests

• Artistic achievements

The figure's expression in the image is likely intended to convey:

• Happiness

• Sadness

• Authority

• Confusion

The Free Soil party was organized by ardent ________ Northerners.

• pro-slavery

• antislavery

• neutral

• indifferent

The Free Soilers chose which individual as their leader?

• Polk

• Taylor

• Van Buren

• Lincoln

The 'Forty-niners' chased the dream of gold to which country in 1851?

• Canada

• Mexico

• Australia

• Brazil

What is the capital of California that is shown on the map?

• San Francisco

• Sacramento

• Los Angeles

• San Diego

Which city is located closest to the coast according to the map?

• Sacramento

• San Francisco

• Sonora

• Placerville