Maine's Path to Statehood

What was the primary economic activity for most of Maine's population during its early history?

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Maritime trade

Who was the most infamous land proprietor in Maine after the Revolution?

• James Tallmadge Junior

• David Cobb

• Caleb Strong

• Henry Knox

Which political party did the people of Maine support in the early 1800s?

• Democratic Republican Party

• Federalist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Whig Party

What event significantly shifted Maine's mood against Boston?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Missouri Compromise

• The War of 1812

• The American Revolution

What law was a major concern for Maine's merchant class regarding statehood?

• The Coasting Law of 1789

• The Stamp Act

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Navigation Act

What was the deadline set by the Massachusetts General Court for Congress to approve Maine's statehood?

• July 4th, 1820

• March 4th, 1820

• January 1st, 1820

• December 31st, 1820

What was the main issue that delayed Maine's statehood application in Congress?

• Military defense

• Economic concerns

• Religious differences

• Slavery

Which state was paired with Maine in the Missouri Compromise?

• Virginia

• Ohio

• Missouri

• Kentucky

How did the Missouri Compromise affect the balance of power in the Senate?

• It abolished slavery

• It maintained the balance

• It favored the slave states

• It favored the free states

What was the moral stance of many abolitionists regarding the Missouri Compromise?

• They believed it would end slavery

• They opposed it due to the extension of slavery

• They were indifferent

• They supported it wholeheartedly