Unit 5 Antebellum test

All of the following contributed to Americans going from nationalism to sectionalism after the war of 1812, except?

• growing slave population

• growing abolition movement

• changes among the loyalists and patriots

• changes in the Northern and Southern economy and politics

All were fears of the white population owners in the South during the early 1800s, except:

• Slave revolts

• losing control to Northern states in the House of Representatives

• Slavery becoming outlawed in the United States

• Being unable to read anti-slavery newspapers

During the Nullification crisis of the 1830s, South Carolinians divided into two groups, the "Nullifiers" and the "Unionists." What was the major difference in the two groups?

• The Nullifiers wanted South Carolina to become and industrial state and the unionists didn't

• The nullifiers wanted to oppose the federal government and the Unionists wanted to support the federal government

• The nullifiers wanted to abolish slavery and the unionists didn't

• The nullifiers supported Andrew Jackson for president and the unionists supported John C. Calhoun

Which South Carolinian politician left the vice presidency to help with the nullification crisis?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John C. Calhoun

• Andrew Jackson

• Dred Scott

Which of the following best describes the way the leaders of South Carolina felt about the issues of States' Rights in the decades prior to the Civil War?

• They believed the laws in on state should apply to the rest of the states in a nation

• They believed that the state government should keep tight control over it's citizens

• They did not want the federal government to interfere with the laws of the state

• They believed the nations more populated states should make all the major decisions.

During the Missouri Compromise debates, Charles Pickney of South Carolina warned that "the division of this union and a Civil war," might be caused by disagreements over:

• slavery

• The protective tariff

• Internal improvements

• War with Great Britain

In the 1850s, why did many runaway slaves go to Canada?

• They feared being drafted into the Northern army

• The Fugitive slave act kept them at risk in the United States

• More factory jobs were available in Canada

• Northern abolitionists refused to help fugitive slaves

Which outcome of the Election of 1824 best explains why sectional tensions grew and many Americans questioned the fairness of the political system, prompting stronger party organization afterward?

• No candidate won a majority of electoral votes, so the House of Representatives decided the winner, increasing regional mistrust.

• Andrew Jackson received fewer popular votes than John Quincy Adams, weakening support in the South

• he election produced an immediate and peaceful transfer of power, which calmed sectional rivalries.

• The winning candidate promised to reduce tariffs and strengthen national infrastructure, resolving sectional disputes.

Drag and drop the correct aspect to its respective area of agriculture significance in South Carolina. Agriculture in South Carolina significantly contributes to ____ through various farming activities. It also boosts the state's economy by providing ____ , which are sold internationally. Additionally, agriculture plays a key role in ____ , drawing visitors to experience events like the South Carolina Strawberry Festival and the Lexington County Peach Festival.

• contributes to ____ through various farming activities

• export commodities

• providing ____ , which are sold internationally

• job creation

• plays a key role in ____ , drawing visitors to festivals

• tourism

“Null, void, and no law, nor binding upon this State, its officers or citizens.” Ordinance of Nullification, South Carolina. The excerpt provided is in response to what action by the U.S. Government?

• Tariff of 1833

• Compromise of 1850

• Indian Removal Act

• Kansas-Nebraska Act