Conflicts and Compromises~ Textbook Review

The Missouri Compromise is:

• an agreement that allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state and Maine as a free state

• a treaty between the United States and France

• a law that abolished slavery in all states

• a compromise that ended the Civil War

What does Popular Sovereignty mean in the context of U.S. history?

• The belief that the people have the ultimate authority in government decisions.

• The idea that the President has absolute power.

• The concept that only Congress can make laws.

• The belief that the Supreme Court controls all government actions.

The Free-Soil Party was:

• a political party that opposed the expansion of slavery into western territories

• a party that supported the spread of slavery

• a party focused on environmental issues

• a party that advocated for free trade with Europe

What does this image tell you about the impact of slavery on families?

• It shows that slavery often separated families.

• It shows that slavery had no impact on families.

• It shows that slavery made families stronger.

• It shows that families were always kept together during slavery.

Define the term: Propose.

• To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.

• To reject an idea or plan outright.

• To delay making a decision indefinitely.

• To criticize someone publicly.

Identify if the following state was free or slave in 1820: New York. (Map on 480)

• Free

• Slave

Identify if the following state was free or slave in 1820: Missouri. (Map on 480)

• Free

• Slave

Identify if the following state was free or slave in 1820: Illinois. (Map on 480)

• a) Free

• b) Slave

(485) What was the punishment if someone helped or let a fugitive slave escape?

• A fine or imprisonment

• A reward

• No punishment

• A public apology

Describe the special courts setup to handle runaway slave cases. How much would a judge receive for sending an accused runaway to slavery?

• $5

• $10

• $20

• $50