Kansas-Nebraska Act Quiz

The video discusses the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, a pivotal piece of legislation that contributed to the onset of the Civil War. It explores the context of the Compromise of 1850, the role of Stephen Douglas, and the contentious debates in Congress. The Act's passage led to significant political shifts, including the rise of the Republican Party and Abraham Lincoln's political resurgence. The video highlights the Act's impact on slavery expansion and the political landscape of the United States.

What was the main focus of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• Railroad construction

• Slavery

• Taxation

• Immigration

Who was the key figure behind the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• Henry Clay

• Abraham Lincoln

• Stephen Douglas

• Franklin Pierce

What was the primary reason for Southern opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• It would lead to more free states

• It increased taxes

• It restricted trade

• It banned slavery

What principle was proposed to decide the issue of slavery in new territories?

• Judicial review

• State legislation

• Popular sovereignty

• Federal mandate

Which senator described the Kansas-Nebraska Act as a violation of a sacred pledge?

• Henry Clay

• Charles Sumner

• Solomon Chase

• Stephen Douglas

What was one of the immediate effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• Formation of the Republican Party

• Expansion of the railroad

• End of the Civil War

• Strengthening of the Whig Party

How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act affect political parties?

• It had no effect

• It dissolved them

• It caused a split

• It unified them

What was the impact of the Kansas-Nebraska Act on the Missouri Compromise?

• It nullified it

• It expanded it

• It ignored it

• It reinforced it

What was a long-term outcome of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• The collapse of the economy

• The end of slavery

• The rise of Abraham Lincoln

• The start of World War I

Which future president was motivated to return to politics due to the Kansas-Nebraska Act?

• Andrew Johnson

• James Buchanan

• Franklin Pierce

• Abraham Lincoln