Sectionalism Test Review

What was a major factor that led to the growth of factories in the North?

• Expanding railroad system and industrialization

• Increased agricultural production

• Discovery of gold

• Introduction of the cotton gin

What was the main economic activity in the South?

• Industrialization

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Railroad construction

Why was the South mainly an agricultural society?

• The South had a strong industrial base that supported manufacturing.
• The South was primarily focused on mining and resource extraction.
• The South's economy was driven by technology and innovation.
• The South was mainly an agricultural society due to its favorable climate and fertile land for cash crops.

What was the economy of the West?

• Dominated by a single crop economy.
• Diverse economy including agriculture and mining

• Strictly reliant on fossil fuels and coal mining.
• Primarily focused on heavy industry and manufacturing.

What did John C. Calhoun think about the issue of nullification?

• Calhoun believed nullification was unconstitutional.
• Calhoun opposed the idea of states' rights altogether.
• Calhoun thought nullification should only apply to state laws.
• John C. Calhoun supported the idea of nullification as a states' right to invalidate federal laws.

Who created the Compromise of 1850?

• Stephen Douglas
• Abraham Lincoln
• Henry Clay
• Frederick Douglass

Why would Southerners be against admitting California into the Union as a slave state?

• Southerners feared losing political power and influence over slavery issues.
• They believed California would become a free state.
• They were concerned about economic competition from California.
• They wanted to maintain the balance of power in the West.

What did the Compromise of 1850 include to satisfy Southerners?

• Admission of California as a free state

• Fugitive Slave Act of 1850

• Abolition of slavery

• Introduction of new tariffs

How did the Fugitive Slave Act affect free Blacks?

• Free Blacks were exempt from the Fugitive Slave Act's provisions.
• The Fugitive Slave Act provided more rights to free Blacks.
• The Fugitive Slave Act had no impact on free Blacks.
• The Fugitive Slave Act increased the risk of kidnapping and enslavement for free Blacks.

What did Senator Douglas convince Congress to do?

• Repeal the Missouri Compromise.
• Pass the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
• Establish a national bank.
• Create a new political party.