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APUSH Unit 5 (1844–1877) —review

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

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Class
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1.

Refer to the bar chart titled Slave-owning Families, 1850. Which ownership range includes the largest number of slave-owning families?

a)

100 or more slaves

b)

50–99 slaves

c)

20–49 slaves

d)

10–19 slaves

e)

2–4 slaves

2.

Using the bar chart titled Slave-owning Families, 1850, which ownership range has the fewest slave-owning families?

a)

1 each

b)

5–9 slaves

c)

20–49 slaves

d)

50–99 slaves

e)

100 or more slaves

3.

Based on the bar chart titled Slave-owning Families, 1850, which pair correctly orders two categories from more families to fewer families?

a)

5–9 slaves then 10–19 slaves

b)

2–4 slaves then 5–9 slaves

c)

20–49 slaves then 10–19 slaves

d)

50–99 slaves then 100 or more slaves

4.

Refer to the pie charts titled Value of Cotton Exports as a Percentage of All U.S. Exports, 1800–1860. In which year did cotton exports account for the highest share of all U.S. exports?

a)

1800

b)

1820

c)

1840

d)

1860

5.

Using the pie chart labeled 1800 in Value of Cotton Exports as a Percentage of All U.S. Exports, 1800–1860, approximately what percent of U.S. exports were cotton?

a)

7.1%

b)

32.0%

c)

51.6%

d)

57.5%

6.

Across the pie charts titled Value of Cotton Exports as a Percentage of All U.S. Exports, 1800–1860, which statement best describes the trend in cotton’s share?

a)

It declined steadily from 1800 to 1860.

b)

It remained about the same across all years.

c)

It increased overall, reaching its highest share by 1860.

d)

It peaked in 1820 and fell afterward.

7.

Refer to the map titled The Compromise of 1850. Which region(s) were opened to slavery by the principle of popular sovereignty in 1850? Select all that apply.

a)

Utah Territory

b)

New Mexico Territory

c)

California

d)

Oregon Territory

8.

Using the map titled The Compromise of 1850, which state entered the Union as a free state in 1850?

a)

Texas

b)

California

c)

Utah

d)

New Mexico

9.

According to the text shown, who is credited as the author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin?

a)

Harriet Beecher Stowe

b)

Frederick Douglass

c)

Sojourner Truth

d)

William Lloyd Garrison

10.

Based on the text displayed, in what year was the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin published?

a)

1848

b)

1850

c)

1852

d)

1854

11.

Refer to the map titled Gadsden Purchase 1853. From which country did the United States acquire the Gadsden Purchase?

a)

Canada

b)

Great Britain

c)

Mexico

d)

Spain

12.

Using the map titled Gadsden Purchase 1853, which future railroad route is marked across the purchased area?

a)

Union Pacific Railroad

b)

Southern Pacific Railroad

c)

Transcontinental Northern Line

d)

Atlantic Coast Line

13.

Read the quotation: "I, John Brown, am now quite certain that the crimes of this guilty land will never be purged away but with blood. I had, as I now think, vainly flattered myself that without very much bloodshed it might be done." According to the speaker, how will the nation's "crimes" be removed?

a)

Through violent struggle involving bloodshed

b)

By peaceful reform and dialogue

c)

Through decisions of the courts alone

d)

By economic change without conflict

14.

Which event is named in the slide title as connected to the year 1859?

a)

The raid on Harpers Ferry

b)

The Battle of Gettysburg

c)

The Missouri Compromise

d)

The Emancipation Proclamation

15.

Based on the slide, what year is associated with Harpers Ferry?

a)

1859

b)

1861

c)

1863

d)

1877

16.

Consider the lower-left illustration showing troops advancing on a smoking building with arched doors. What location is depicted?

a)

The armory at Harpers Ferry

b)

The U.S. Capitol building

c)

Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor

d)

Independence Hall in Philadelphia

17.

Which statements accurately reflect the change in belief expressed in the quotation on the slide? Select all that apply.

a)

The speaker concludes that only bloodshed can purge the land's crimes

b)

The speaker maintains that no bloodshed will be required

c)

The speaker admits he once hoped minimal bloodshed might suffice

d)

The speaker rejects violence as completely unnecessary

18.

What name appears as the sole label next to the black-and-white portrait and URL on the second slide?

a)

John Brown

b)

Frederick Douglass

c)

Ulysses S. Grant

d)

Abraham Lincoln

19.

Under the prompt "What is the Meaning of John Brown?", analyze the mural and choose the interpretation that best matches the imagery of a towering figure with outstretched arms, a raised weapon, a paper in one hand, swirling smoke, United States and Confederate flags, close combat, fire, and fallen bodies.

a)

The artwork portrays the violent moral urgency of the antislavery struggle, casting the central figure as a prophetic, uncompromising force.

b)

It celebrates reconciliation and peace achieved through diplomatic negotiation and compromise.

c)

It commemorates a Confederate victory and endorses secession as a noble cause.

d)

It critiques industrialization and factory labor as the primary source of social conflict.

20.

Which visual element in the mural most strongly supports an interpretation of righteous fury and confrontation rather than calm deliberation?

a)

The central figure’s outstretched arms holding a weapon and a paper amid smoke and chaos.

b)

A tranquil landscape with clear skies and still water.

c)

A group seated at a table in quiet discussion.

d)

A symbol of harvest abundance in a peaceful field.

21.

Political cartoon titled “1856 ATTACK IN CONGRESS ON SUMNER by Brooks,” captioned “SOUTHERN CHIVALRY — ARGUMENT VERSUS CLUB'S.” Based on the scene showing one congressman striking another in a legislative chamber, which event is depicted?

a)

A violent caning on the Senate floor

b)

A formal courtroom debate

c)

A campaign rally speech

d)

A peace treaty signing

22.

In the cartoon titled “1856 ATTACK IN CONGRESS ON SUMNER by Brooks,” the caption “ARGUMENT VERSUS CLUB'S” most clearly suggests which message about politics shown in the image?

a)

Violence is being used in place of reasoned debate

b)

Legal reasoning triumphs over force

c)

Diplomacy resolves political disagreements

d)

Economic compromise settles legislative disputes

23.

In the image labeled “1856 ATTACK IN CONGRESS ON SUMNER by Brooks,” where does the confrontation take place, as indicated by desks, spectators, and the chamber setting?

a)

Inside a legislative chamber

b)

On a battlefield

c)

On a city street

d)

Inside a church

24.

According to the Dred Scott decision, as stated on the slide, what was ruled about a slave’s ability to sue in Federal Court?

a)

A slave could not sue in Federal Court

b)

A slave could sue only in state courts

c)

A slave could sue in Federal Court if manumitted

d)

A slave could sue in Federal Court with owner’s consent

25.

The slide on the Dred Scott decision states that because a slave was private property, he could be taken anywhere and held in slavery. Which constitutional provision was cited as barring Congress from depriving anyone of property without due process?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

1st Amendment

c)

10th Amendment

d)

13th Amendment

26.

The Dred Scott decision ruled the Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional. According to the slide, what did this mean for Congress’s power in the territories?

a)

Congress had no power to ban slavery in territories

b)

Congress gained full power to regulate slavery in territories

c)

Congress could ban slavery only in newly acquired territories

d)

Congress could ban slavery if a territory opposed it

27.

Reaction to the Dred Scott decision: Which region is described on the slide as extremely happy with the decision?

a)

The South

b)

Northern Democrats

c)

Republicans

d)

Abolitionist societies

28.

Reaction to the Dred Scott decision: Northern Democrats, who favored popular sovereignty, were opposed to which outcome, according to the slide?

a)

Thwarting of popular will

b)

Expansion of federal tariffs

c)

Increased railroad subsidies

d)

Use of judicial review in state courts

29.

Reaction to the Dred Scott decision: How did Republicans characterize the ruling, as stated on the slide?

a)

Not a decision, just an opinion

b)

Binding precedent for all states

c)

A compromise acceptable to all parties

d)

A victory for popular sovereignty

30.

Reaction to the Dred Scott decision: According to the slide, how did the South view the Union if the North would not obey the Supreme Court decision?

a)

Questionable

b)

Stronger

c)

Unified

d)

Indifferent

31.

Lincoln Versus Douglas 1858: Who is identified on the slide as the Republican nominee for senate?

a)

Abraham Lincoln

b)

Stephen Douglas

c)

James Buchanan

d)

Salmon P. Chase

32.

Lincoln Versus Douglas 1858: According to the slide, how many debates did Lincoln challenge Douglas to, and during which months?

a)

Seven debates from August to October 1858

b)

Five debates in spring 1857

c)

Nine debates in winter 1859

d)

Two debates in summer 1858

33.

Lincoln Versus Douglas 1858: The slide states that the only issue discussed in the debates was which topic?

a)

Slavery

b)

Tariffs

c)

Immigration

d)

Banking policy

34.

Lincoln Versus Douglas 1858: What position did Douglas argue would work, according to the slide?

a)

Popular sovereignty

b)

A federal ban on slavery

c)

State nullification of federal law

d)

Judicial enforcement without legislation

35.

Lincoln Versus Douglas 1858: What position did Lincoln argue, as summarized on the slide?

a)

Free soil—block slavery in the territories, legal where it already was

b)

Immediate nationwide abolition of slavery

c)

Allow slavery to expand with new states

d)

Federal protection of slavery in all territories

36.

Freeport, Illinois was site of key debate: According to the slide, which location hosted the key debate in the Lincoln–Douglas series?

a)

Freeport, Illinois

b)

Springfield, Illinois

c)

Chicago, Illinois

d)

Peoria, Illinois

37.

Freeport, Illinois was site of key debate: The slide says Lincoln asked Douglas what would happen if people in a territory voted down slavery since the Supreme Court had said slavery could not be restricted in the territories. Which conflict does this question highlight?

a)

Popular sovereignty versus Supreme Court ruling

b)

Taxation versus representation

c)

Foreign policy versus domestic policy

d)

States’ rights versus federal tariffs

38.

Douglas’ Freeport Doctrine: According to the slide, what did Douglas claim about slavery in a territory if the people voted it down, regardless of the Supreme Court decision?

a)

It could not be allowed

b)

It must be enforced by federal law

c)

It would be permitted temporarily

d)

It required a constitutional amendment

39.

Douglas’ Freeport Doctrine: What political effect of the doctrine is listed on the slide?

a)

It made him very unpopular with Southern Democrats

b)

It united Southern and Northern Democrats

c)

It secured immediate presidential nomination

d)

It ended the debates early

40.

Douglas’ Freeport Doctrine: According to the slide, what were the outcomes for Douglas after the debates?

a)

He won the Senate seat but this cost him the presidency in 1860

b)

He lost the Senate seat but won the presidency in 1860

c)

He won both the Senate seat and the presidency in 1860

d)

He lost both the Senate seat and the presidency in 1860

41.

The slide shows the name Dred Scott. Which historical topic is most directly associated with this name, as presented on the slide title.

a)

An abolitionist newspaper editor

b)

A landmark Supreme Court case on slavery

c)

A Union general during the Civil War

d)

A compromise proposal in Congress

42.

According to the 1860 election map showing party colors and vote shares, which party carried most of the Southern states.

a)

Republican (Lincoln)

b)

Southern Democratic (Breckinridge)

c)

Constitutional Union (Bell)

d)

Northern Democratic (Douglas)

43.

On the 1860 election map, which color represents states won by the Republican (Lincoln) ticket.

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Orange

d)

Teal

44.

The 1860 election slide notes that Lincoln received less than 40% of the popular vote in a four-way race. What does this statement imply about the national political landscape that year.

a)

The election was a two-party contest dominated by Republicans

b)

Support was consolidated around a single Southern candidate

c)

The vote was split among multiple parties across regions

d)

Lincoln won a majority of the popular vote nationwide

45.

In the secession map titled “The Course of Secession,” which state is marked with the number 1 in the order of secession.

a)

Virginia

b)

South Carolina

c)

Georgia

d)

Texas

46.

Based on the secession map legend, which color indicates slave states that remained loyal to the Union.

a)

Green

b)

Orange

c)

Yellow

d)

Purple

47.

According to the secession map, which category describes states that seceded after the fall of Fort Sumter.

a)

Green-shaded states

b)

Yellow-shaded states

c)

Orange-shaded states

d)

Purple-shaded states

48.

Which senator proposed the Crittenden amendment, as stated on the slide.

a)

Stephen A. Douglas

b)

Henry Clay

c)

James Henry Crittenden

d)

John C. Calhoun

49.

What policy regarding slavery did the Crittenden amendment propose for U.S. territories relative to the 363036^\circ\,30' line.

a)

Abolish slavery everywhere in the territories

b)

Allow slavery north of the line, prohibit it south

c)

Allow slavery south of the line, prohibit it north

d)

Leave slavery entirely to territorial courts without guidelines

50.

How did Abraham Lincoln respond to the Crittenden compromise, according to the slide.

a)

He endorsed it to preserve the Union

b)

He rejected it fearing the extension of slavery

c)

He postponed action until after inauguration

d)

He referred it to the Supreme Court

51.

The slide displays the name of a prominent abolitionist alongside the title of his newspaper. Which newspaper title appears on the slide.

a)

The North Star

b)

The Liberator

c)

Harper’s Weekly

d)

The Emancipator

52.

According to the slide title text, what is linked with Frederick Douglas?

a)

The North Star

b)

The South Star

c)

The Evening Star

d)

The Western Star

53.

Based on the chart "Population and Economic Resources of the Union and the Confederacy, 1861," which side held 71% of the total population?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

54.

In the category "Free male population, 18–20 years," what share is attributed to the Union?

a)

81%

b)

71%

c)

60%

d)

75%

55.

Which side accounted for 92% of industrial workers in 1861?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

56.

Factory production in 1861 was predominantly on which side, with 91%?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

57.

Textile production was concentrated where, with 93% of output?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

58.

Firearm production shows a 97% share on which side?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

59.

Which side controlled 71% of railroad mileage in 1861?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

60.

Iron production was overwhelmingly on which side, with 94%?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

61.

Coal production in 1861 shows a 97% share for which side?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

62.

Livestock ownership is split with 60% on one side and 40% on the other. Which side holds 60%?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

63.

Farm acreage shows a 75% share on which side?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

64.

Wheat production is shown at 81% for which side?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

65.

Corn production is split 67% to 33%. Which side holds 67%?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy

66.

Cotton production shows a 96% share on which side?

a)

Confederacy

b)

Union

67.

Wealth produced is shown as 75% on one side and 25% on the other. Which side produced 75%?

a)

Union

b)

Confederacy