Key Events and Figures of 1852

The video covers the 17th election in American history, held on November 2, 1852. It discusses the death of President Zachary Taylor and the subsequent presidency of Millard Fillmore, who signed the Compromise of 1850. This compromise attempted to ease tensions between the North and South over slavery. The publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin further fueled abolitionist sentiment. The 1852 election saw Franklin Pierce win against Winfield Scott, marking a decline for the Whig Party. The video concludes with the growing division between North and South, foreshadowing the Civil War.

Who became the 13th President of the United States after Zachary Taylor's death?

• Winfield Scott

• James Buchanan

• Franklin Pierce

• Millard Fillmore

What was a key component of the Compromise of 1850?

• The Fugitive Slave Act was repealed

• Slavery was abolished in all states

• Texas gained land from New Mexico

• California became a free state

What was the impact of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' on the North?

• It was banned in the North

• It was ignored by the North

• It strengthened pro-slavery views

• It increased abolitionist sentiment

Which event marked the first national women's rights convention?

• The election of Franklin Pierce

• The signing of the Compromise of 1850

• The convention in Worcester, Massachusetts

• The publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'

Who was the Democratic nominee for president in the 1852 election?

• Daniel Webster

• Franklin Pierce

• Winfield Scott

• Millard Fillmore

What was a key reason for the decline of the Whig party during the 1852 election?

• Strong support for the Compromise of 1850

• Lack of a presidential candidate

• Winning too many electoral votes

• Internal divisions over slavery

How many electoral votes did Franklin Pierce win in the 1852 election?

• 42

• 57

• 128

• 254

What was the outcome for the Democratic party in the Senate after the 1852 election?

• They won 35 out of 57 seats

• They lost the majority

• They won 42 seats

• They gained no new seats

Who remained the Speaker of the House after the 1852 election?

• Winfield Scott

• Franklin Pierce

• Millard Fillmore

• Speaker Boyd

What major event was delayed due to the growing North-South division?

• The Civil War

• The signing of the Compromise of 1850

• The publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'

• The first national women's rights convention