African American study

What was the purpose of the Missouri Compromise (1820)?

• To maintain the balance between slave and free states in the U.S.
• To create a tax system for the southern states.
• To establish a new territory for Native Americans.
• To promote westward expansion of the United States.

Which country abolished the slave trade in 1807, inspiring the anti-slavery movement in the U.S.?

• Portugal
• England

• Spain
• France

What was a key feature of the Northwest Ordinance (1787)?

• a) It permitted slavery in the Northwest Territory

• b) It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory

• c) It mandated the return of fugitive slaves

• d) It delayed decisions on slavery for 20 years

What decision was made in the Dred Scott Case?

• a) Slavery was abolished in Illinois

• b) Enslaved people could sue for freedom

• c) Dred Scott was not a citizen and could not sue

• d) Congress could outlaw slavery in new states

In the Election of 1860, why did Abraham Lincoln win?

• a) He had overwhelming support in both the North and South

• b) The Democratic Party split into Northern and Southern factions

• He strongly opposed slavery in all states

• d) He was the only candidate in favor of popular sovereignty

The 3/5 Clause in the Constitution allowed all enslaved people to count toward a state’s population for representation.

• True
• False

The Kansas-Nebraska Act introduced the concept of popular sovereignty, leading to violence in Kansas

• True
• False

The Compromise of 1850 completely abolished slavery in the United States.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

It allowed California to join as a free state but left slavery in other territories up to popular sovereignty.)

Spain abolished slavery in all of its territories in 1811, including Cuba.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Cuba opposed abolition and was excluded.

The Fugitive Slave Law required free states to help return escaped enslaved people to their owners.

• True
• False