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WorksheetsUnit 4: Antebellum Era
Total questions: 124
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
What was the primary purpose of the creation of the 2 Party System in the United States?
To divide the country into regions.
To address political differences and organize government policies.
To end sectionalism in the United States.
To summarize the events leading to the Civil War.
Which of the following was a major issue in the early 1800s in the United States?
The rise of sectionalism.
The abolition of slavery.
The creation of the United Nations.
The establishment of the Federal Reserve.
How did the comparison of different regions in the United States contribute to sectionalism?
It highlighted economic and cultural differences between regions.
It unified the country under one political party.
It led to the abolition of slavery.
It caused the United States to lose territory to Britain.
What were some of the events that led to the Civil War in the United States?
The War of 1812 and the creation of the 2 Party System.
Sectionalism and disputes over slavery.
The establishment of the Federal Reserve and economic independence.
The rise of nationalism and the abolition of slavery.
What was the result of George Washington’s cabinet not getting along?
The creation of new political parties
The abolition of political parties
The strengthening of international relations
The establishment of a monarchy
Which political parties faced off during the election of 1796?
Federalists and Democratic-Republicans
Federalists and Whigs
Democratic-Republicans and Libertarians
Federalists and Socialists
When the French Revolution began in 1789, which political group in the United States supported the French in overthrowing their king?
Federalists
Democratic-Republicans
Loyalists
Whigs
What was one of the effects of the United States' attempt to remain neutral during the Napoleonic Wars?
It united the government of the United States.
It created more separation in the government of the United States.
It led to the United States joining the war.
It strengthened the alliance with Britain.
Who were the Federalist candidates in the Election of 1796?
John Adams and Charles Pinckney
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton and John Jay
James Madison and George Clinton
Who were the Democratic-Republican candidates in the Election of 1796?
John Adams and Charles Pinckney
Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr
Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson
James Madison and Aaron Burr
What was Alexander Hamilton's role in the Election of 1796?
He supported John Adams wholeheartedly.
He disliked John Adams and tried to get votes for Charles Pinckney.
He ran as a candidate for Vice President.
He remained neutral during the election.
What was the result of the Election of 1796?
Thomas Jefferson won the presidency, and Aaron Burr became Vice President.
John Adams won narrowly, but Charles Pinckney did not get many Vice President votes, so Thomas Jefferson became Vice President.
John Adams and Charles Pinckney both won their respective positions.
Alexander Hamilton became President, and Thomas Jefferson became Vice President.
What was the primary purpose of the Alien and Sedition Acts passed by the Federalists?
To promote freedom of the press
To limit the growth of the Democratic-Republican Party and silence its newspapers
To encourage immigration to the United States
To strengthen the power of the states over the federal government
What controversy was associated with the Alien and Sedition Acts in the year 1800?
The election of Thomas Jefferson as president
The declaration of war against Britain
The drafting of the Bill of Rights
The establishment of the Supreme Court
What doctrine did the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions help establish?
The federal supremacy doctrine
The states' rights doctrine
The separation of powers doctrine
The judicial review doctrine
Who opposed both the Embargo Act and the War of 1812?
Democratic-Republicans
Federalists
Native Americans
War Hawks
What did Democratic-Republicans living in the West accuse the British of doing?
Encouraging American settlers to attack Native Americans
Urging Native Americans to attack American settlers
Supporting the Embargo Act
Declaring war on America
What happened to the Federalist Party by the end of the War of 1812?
It became the dominant political party
It merged with the Republican Party
It died out
It formed a coalition with the Democratic-Republicans
What did the remaining Republicans (Democratic-Republicans) begin calling themselves after the War of 1812?
Federalists
National Republicans
Whigs
Progressives
What were some of the geographical and climatic characteristics of the North?
Warm climate and long growing season
Colder climate, short growing season, and less farmable land
Tropical climate with abundant rainfall
Desert-like conditions with scarce water resources
What was the economy of the South primarily based on during the era of sectionalism?
Industrial manufacturing
Agriculture and slave labor
Trade and commerce
Mining and natural resources
What did the West want to help their section grow faster during the era of sectionalism?
More protection from Native Americans and more roads built
Laws made to help it grow faster and become more prosperous
A split on slavery and tariff issues
Disunity among the three sections of the country
What was one of the demands of the West during sectionalism regarding infrastructure?
More railroads and roads built
More factories established
More schools constructed
More ports developed
How was the West divided during sectionalism?
On issues of education and healthcare
On slavery and tariff issues between North and South
On industrial development and agriculture
On trade and commerce policies
What did sectionalism promote in the United States?
Unity among the three sections of the country
Disunity and arguments among the three sections of the country
Economic growth and prosperity
Peaceful coexistence between the North, South, and West
What was the belief behind Manifest Destiny?
That Americans had a God-given right to own all the land from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
That Americans should only settle in the eastern part of the United States.
That Americans should avoid expanding their territory.
That Americans should focus on industrial development rather than land expansion.
What was the status of Maine under the Missouri Compromise?
A slave state
A free state
A neutral state
A disputed state
What law led to Denmark Vesey's plan for revolt?
A law that suppressed black rights to go to church
A law that banned free men from owning property
A law that prohibited black people from traveling
A law that increased taxes on black communities
What power did Henry Clay wield as Speaker of the House during the election process?
He could veto the Electoral College results.
He convinced other congressmen to support Adams.
He directly chose the President.
He organized a second election.
How did Jackson's followers view him?
As a wealthy elite
As a 'common man'
As a military leader
As a foreign diplomat
Which region felt the tariffs imposed during the presidency of Andrew Jackson were unfair and should be nullified?
North
West
South
Northwest Territory
What was President Jackson's position on South Carolina's claim that they could nullify the Tariff of 1828?
They had a right to nullify the tariff
No state had the right to ignore a law passed by Congress
The U.S. Constitution was ambivalent
They needed Congress to pass a treaty to enable them to nullify
Which position was South Carolina affirming when it declared its intention to secede from the Union?
civil rights
states' rights
individual rights
women's rights
Which factor contributed to the Nullification Crisis?
the defense of slavery
the belief in King Cotton
the protection of states' rights
the election of Abraham Lincoln
Which constitutional issue led to the Nullification Crisis of 1832?
Do courts have the power to rule on the constitutionality of state laws?
Does the president have the authority to use the military to enforce the law?
Does the federal government have the authority to enact laws regarding slavery?
Do states have the power to declare a federal law unconstitutional?
What was the primary question surrounding the 1832 Nullification Crisis?
Can the federal government regulate interstate commerce?
Can a state regulate a federal agency?
Can a state overturn a federal law?
Can the federal government levy taxes on states?
Conflicting interpretations of this amendment played a major role in the -
Bank War
Nullification Crisis
Corrupt Bargain
XYZ Affair
The proclamation excerpted above was issued during which of these historical events?
Shays's Rebellion
The War of 1812
The Nullification Crisis
The Civil War
Which issue do the events in these headlines have in common?
Expansion of slavery
States' rights
Taxation without representation
Popular sovereignty
The political party that did not want a strong central government in 1828
Which political party tried to manipulate the results of the election of 1836?
The Journey of the Cherokee who were forced to move from their homes in the Southeast to the Indian Territory became known as the...
Wilderness Trail
Indian Removal Act
Trail of Tears
Louisiana Purchase
How did Andrew Jackson feel about American Indians?
He loved our nations rich culture
He felt they hindered the growth of settlers
He felt that the needed to become more like the settlers
He wanted to give them a holiday of their own
Andrew Jacks convinced congress to ratify which act in 1830?
The National Day of Indian Recognition Act
The Monroe Doctrine
The Treaty of Ghent
The Indian Removal Act
1. The United States Army forced Native American tribes to move ______ of the ________River.
North of the Broad River
South of the Rio Grand River
West of the Mississippi River
East of the Mississippi River
What was the name of the Cherokee Chief who led the fight against the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson
John Marshall
John Ross
Andrew Marshall
The Supreme Court Chief Justice who ruled against the Indian Removal Act was?
James Madison
John Marshall
John Ross
Andrew Jackson
What did John Marshall say about the Indian Removal Act?
That it was against the law
That it was perfectly leagal
How many miles were Native Americans forced to travel?
3,000
500
1,000
100
How Many Native Americans died on the trail?
1/2 the population
1/4 the population
1/3 the population
3/4 the population
What did Native Americans die from on the trail?
Cold and disease
Heat and disease
Cold and frost bite
Heat and lack of water
Which state entered the Union as a free state as a result of the Compromise of 1850?
California
Maine
Missouri
Texas
Which politician from Kentucky was instrumental in creating the Compromise of 1850? Hint: He also was key in passing the Missouri Compromise in 1820,
Henry Clay
John Quincy Adams
John C. Calhoun
Abraham Lincoln
The idea that political power belongs to the people is called_____________________, and allows the people to make decisions about who will represent them in government and what laws will be established.
Popular Sovereignty
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Separation of Powers
The number of slave states and free states was balanced when California wanted to become a state in 1850. How many of each kind of state were there?
11
13
15
25
What term means to formally withdraw from something? Like when slave states wanted to leave the United States.
cede
secede
repeal
annex
After the Fugitive Slave Act was passed in 1850, some 343 fugitive slave cases were heard over the next 10 years. How many of those cases resulted in accused fugitive slaves being declared free?
11
249
131
36
Where was the safest place for a runaway slaves to go after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850?
Virginia
Canada
California
Pennsylvania
According to the Compromise of 1850, which two territories were allowed to decide for themselves on the issue of allowing or banning slavery by popular sovereignty?
Utah and New Mexico
California and Oregon
Oklahoma and Texas
Michigan and Ohio
Which part of the nation would be most in favor of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
The Northern free states
The Southern slave states
California
The states in New England
Sectionalism occurs when people favor the interests of one section of the country over the interests of the entire country. The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act that followed ____________________________________.
increased sectional tensions in the United States
decreased sectional tensions in the United States
kept sectional tensions between the north and the south about the same
The Missouri Compromise, the compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act were all efforts to
end fighting between midwestern farmers and native American Indians
encourage manufacturing in the west
increase the number of people who voted in presidential elections
settle disputes over the spread of slavery to the western territories
What is popular sovereignty?
Where sovereignty is left to the government to decide
Where sovereignty is left to the people to decide
Which of the following was one of the effects of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Kansas and Nebraska were united into one territory
Residents could vote on the issue of slavery
Banned slavery in both Kansas and Nebraska
Allowed slavery in both Kansas and Nebraska
Which of the following describes "Bleeding Kansas"?
A violent slave uprising led by Joseph Cinque
Violence in Kansas between proslavery and antislavery settlers prior to the Civil War
The turning point of the Civil War, in which Robert E. Lee's army was routed from Kansas
The devastation caused by a tornado in Kansas in 1854, which killed 55 people
What best describes Dred Scott ?
slave who sued for his freedom
slaveowner who sued for the return of a fugitive slave
Georgia politician trying to ban slavery
Supreme Court judge making a ruling on the spread of slavery
Dred Scott's case went to...
the Georgia State Supreme Court.
the United States Supreme Court.
the U.S. Congress.
Georgia General Assembly
The Dred Scott decision...
angered southerners, satisfied northerners.
satisfied southerners, angered northerners.
promoted the abolitionist movement.
resulted in a compromise between the North & South.
(Please select three correct answers) In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court ruled that slaves...
were NOT citizens of the U.S.
had NO right to sue in court.
were considered to be the property of their owner.
should all be freed immediately.
The ruling in the Dred Scott case protected the rights of...
fugitive slaves.
abolitionists.
slave owners.
anti-slavery groups.
Why did he think he was free?
He Bought His Freedom
His Owner Died
He Was Kidnapped
He Lived Temporarily In A Free State/Territory
What was the impact of the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision on the United States?
It strengthened the Democratic Party.
It was able to calm for a while the growing anger between North and South.
It angered the South and pleased the North.
It divided the US further and brought it closer to war.
What was the ruling of the Missouri court in the Dred Scott case?
Only Scott should be free
The Scotts should be freed, but the decision was later overturned
The children of the Scotts would be free
Only Scott's wife should be free
What did Dred Scott argue in the Scott v. Sandford case?
He was free because he had lived in free states
He was free because he was now a slaveholder
He should not have been captured because he was a fugitive
He should get his property back through due process
Who was the chief justice of the United States during the Scott v. Sandford case?
John Brown
Roger B. Taney
James Buchanan
Millard Fillmore
In the Scott v. Sandford case, the Supreme Court
ruled in favor of Sandford
threw the case out of court
ruled in favor of Scott
declared a mistrial
What was the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dred Scott case?
that slavery diminished the national character
that African American rights were protected by the Constitution
that African Americans did not have the right to sue in federal court
that slavery should be abolished by executive order
What did John Brown hope to achieve by his raid at Harpers Ferry?
to create a rebellion led by enslaved people that would bring an end to slavery
to bring attention to the conflict between the North and the South
to bring the two sides together to form a new compromise
to create a revolution that would lead to a war between the states
How did the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 impact Lincoln’s political future?
He won the senate race in Illinois
He became known throughout the nation
He was seen as a poor candidate for public office
He felt discouraged and removed himself from politics for a time
Events & Acts: Supreme Court decision in 1857 that ruled that African Americans were not U.S. citizens and could not sue in federal court; also Congress did not have the power to limit slavery
Dred Scott Decision
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Brown's Raid
Wilmot Proviso
Events & Acts: series of political debates between Illinois U.S. Senate candidates Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas about the issue of slavery
Dred Scott Decision
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Brown's Raid
Wilmot Proviso
Events & Acts: 1859 effort to arm slaves for a rebellion by seizing the federal arsenal of weapons at Harpers Ferry
Dred Scott Decision
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
John Brown's Raid
Wilmot Proviso
People: slave that sued for his freedom in the Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Roger Taney
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
John Brown
People: Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; issued the Dred Scott decision in 1857
Dred Scott
Roger Taney
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
John Brown
People: became a national figure after a series of debates about slavery; elected President of the United States in 1860
Dred Scott
Roger Taney
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
John Brown
People: Abraham Lincoln's opponent in the 1858 Illinois U.S. Senate election
Dred Scott
Roger Taney
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
John Brown
People: led a raid of the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry; wanted to arm slaves for a rebellion that would end slavery
Dred Scott
Roger Taney
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Douglas
John Brown
