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What does the term "Manifest Destiny" refer to in the context of U.S. history?

• The belief that the U.S. should expand its territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean

• The idea that the U.S. should remain isolated from foreign affairs

• The concept of establishing a monarchy in the United States

• The notion of creating a global empire

Which U.S. President was associated with the annexation of Texas and part of Oregon as part of Manifest Destiny?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James K. Polk

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

Explain the economic motivations behind the belief in Manifest Destiny.

• The desire to spread democracy and western culture

• The need for new markets and resources

• The intention to establish a global empire

• The goal of creating a unified national identity

What was the primary issue resolved by the Missouri Compromise?

• The balance of power between the executive and legislative branches

• The equal balance between pro-slavery and anti-slavery senators in the U.S. Senate

• The establishment of a national bank

• The regulation of interstate commerce

How did the Compromise of 1850 attempt to ease sectional tensions over slavery?

• By abolishing slavery in all U.S. territories

• By admitting California as a free state and strengthening the Fugitive Slave Act

• By allowing all states to decide on slavery through popular sovereignty

• By establishing a national referendum on slavery

Describe the impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on the Missouri Compromise.

• It reinforced the Missouri Compromise by maintaining the balance of free and slave states.

• It repealed the Missouri Compromise and introduced popular sovereignty for new territories.

• It had no impact on the Missouri Compromise.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in all territories.

What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision in the context of U.S. history?

• It declared that all territories must be free states.

• It ruled that no enslaved or free Black person could be a U.S. citizen.

• It established the legality of the Missouri Compromise.

• It granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S.

Analyze the role of John Brown in the abolitionist movement.

• He was a peaceful protester advocating for gradual emancipation.

• He led violent attacks against pro-slavery settlers and attempted a raid on Harpers Ferry.

• He was a political leader who passed anti-slavery legislation.

• He was a diplomat who negotiated treaties to end slavery.

What was the outcome of the Mexican War for the United States?

• The U.S. lost Texas to Mexico.

• The U.S. gained territories including New Mexico and California.

• The U.S. established a permanent alliance with Mexico.

• The U.S. agreed to return all occupied territories to Mexico.

Evaluate the effectiveness of popular sovereignty as a solution to the issue of slavery in new territories.

• It effectively resolved the issue without conflict.

• It led to increased tensions and violence, as seen in "Bleeding Kansas."

• It was universally accepted by both pro-slavery and anti-slavery groups.

• It resulted in the immediate abolition of slavery in all new territories.